ES2728294A1 - FOLDING TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM FOR CHILDREN IN VEHICLE SEATS (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding) - Google Patents

Abstract

Folding transport system for children in vehicle seats, intended to be arranged and incorporated in a seat (3) of a vehicle which in turn is composed of a base (31) and a backrest (32), characterized by the fact comprising a first member (1) and a second member (2) of a padded nature and predominantly flat, both of which are foldable over each other and deployable in the same region of the backrest (32) of the seat (3), and the folded position of both compatible with the usual use of the seat (3); the first member (1) being mobile from its folding position in the backrest (32) to another position deployed and extended on the base (31) of the same seat (3), and the second member (2) also being mobile from its folding position in the backrest (32) to another position on the first member (1) which is in its extended position on the base (31) of the seat. (Machine-translation by Google Translate, not legally binding)

Description

DESCRIPTION

FOLDING TRANSPORTATION SYSTEM FOR CHILDREN IN VEHICLE SEATS

OBJECT OF THE INVENTION

The purpose of the present invention application is to register a folding transport system for children in vehicle seats, which incorporates notable innovations and advantages over the techniques used so far.

More specifically, the invention proposes the development of a multifunctional folding transport system for children in vehicle seats, which by its particular arrangement, allows it to be in a non-use position integrated or incorporated into the usual vehicle seat, so that when appropriate use, will be deployed or removed from the back of the same seat. In particular, it is specially designed to be located in the central part of a conventional rear vehicle seat.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Car seats for children are well known in the current state of the art, such as those used for example to secure children in tourist vehicles. This child seat is positioned in the vehicle directly on the vehicle seat or indirectly on a base for the child seat attached to the vehicle. While such chairs fulfill the function of carrying a baby or young child inside the vehicle, in practice, they may present some difficulty in the assembly and disassembly operation. In addition, in the case of not being used or requiring free space in the rear seat of the vehicle, such chairs can occupy a considerable space, for example, in the trunk of the vehicle, so it is not always possible to remove the chair and store it in the trunk.

Different patent documents that disclose different technical solutions to the technical problem raised above are known in the current state of the art.

For example, documents FR2713999, DE102005035120 and ES2356173 disclose technical solutions integrated or incorporated in the usual seat of the vehicle, so that when appropriate their use, they are removed from the back of the seat.

However, these provisions do not allow different options for use and adaptation in their possible benefits for different needs of sitting or resting a child or baby in the seat of a vehicle.

The present invention contributes to solve and solve the present problem, because by its particular disposition, it allows to be in a position of non-use integrated or incorporated in the usual seat of the vehicle, so that when its use corresponds, it will be deployed or removed from the backrest of the seat and adapting at the same time to several options of use according to the different needs of the user.

DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The present invention has been developed in order to provide a folding transport system for children in vehicle seats, which is arranged and incorporated in a vehicle seat which in turn is composed of a base and a backrest, which is characterized essentially due to the fact that it comprises a first member and a second member of a padded nature and predominantly flat, both of which are foldable over each other and deployable in the same region of the seat back, and the folded position of both being compatible with the habitual use of the seat; the first movable member being from its folded position in the backrest to another deployed and extended position on the base of the same seat, and the second movable member also being from its folded position in the backrest to another position on the first member that is in its extended position on the base of the seat.

Preferably, in the folding transport system for children in vehicle seats, the first member is in turn foldable on itself from its extended position on the base of the seat, resulting in being divided into two portions arranged horizontally one above the other and staying on the seat base, and the second member is returnable to its folded back position.

Additionally, in the folding transport system for children in vehicle seats, the first member incorporates extensions or folding bands, arranged in the portion of the first member that is discovered on the base of the seat, at its lateral edges and in predominantly parallel arrangement, said extensions or folding bands being on the portion itself.

Additionally, the folding transport system for children in vehicle seats incorporates a system of straps or belts equipped with carvings, buckles, clips or similar, and linked to the first member and the second member, and which is simultaneously attached to the seat of the vehicle.

Thanks to the present invention, an integration or incorporation into the usual seat of the vehicle easy to use for the user is achieved, so that when appropriate its use, it will be deployed or removed from the seat back, adapting to the age of the child and the current traffic regulations regarding the transport of children inside vehicles, while when in a stowed condition, the vertical area of the seat allows a user to be accommodated.

It is an object of the invention to provide a multifunctional transport system suitable for babies and children, such that in a folded condition it allows a user to stay in the seating area where the system of the invention is located, this system being especially to be installed. in the central part of a rear seat of a motor vehicle. On the other hand, depending on the deployed condition of the system, it will allow to accommodate a baby stretched substantially in a horizontal position or a child in a sitting position.

Another advantage, no less important with respect to the prior art, is the fact that when the transport system is in an unfolded condition (or use), having dimensions according to the central part of the vehicle which coincides for example with an armrest Conventional rear of a motor vehicle, allows two occupants to occupy the side seats with respect to the central area occupied by the transport system.

Mention that the term "vehicle" used herein is not only limited to a motor vehicle but also implies any other means for the movement of people, such as, for example, a bus, a train, a tram, etc.

Other features and advantages of the folding transport system for children in vehicle seats will be apparent from the description of a preferred embodiment, but not exclusive, which is illustrated by way of non-limiting example in the accompanying drawings, in which:

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

Figure 1.- It is a schematic view of a preferred embodiment of the folding transport system for children in vehicle seats of the present invention, prior to its use and integrated in the vehicle seat, and compatible with the usual use of a seat of a vehicle, that is to say in a retracted condition that allows an adult passenger to be accommodated;

Figures 2 to 5.- They are schematic sequential views indicating an option of using a preferred embodiment of the folding transport system for children incorporated in a conventional rear seat of a vehicle; Y

Figures 6 to 11.- They are sequential schematic views indicating another option of use of a preferred embodiment of the folding transport system for children incorporated in a rear seat of a vehicle.

DESCRIPTION OF A PREFERRED EMBODIMENT

As shown schematically in Figure 1, the folding transport system for children in vehicle seats of the proposed invention is arranged and incorporated in a seat 3 of a vehicle which in turn is composed of a base 31 and a backrest 32. When the folding chair for children in vehicle seats of the invention is not in use, the seat 3 can be used in a conventional manner, that is, it allows an adult user to be accommodated without the need to disassemble or remove any element.

In accordance with the invention itself, the folding transport system for children in vehicle seats comprises a first member 1 and a second member 2 of a padded nature and predominantly flat, and both being foldable over each other and deployable in the same region of the backrest 21 of the seat 3, as can be seen in figures 1, 2 and 3.

The folded position of the first member 1 and the second member 2 is compatible with the usual use of the seat 3, as can be seen in Figure 1, that is, when the transport system, the seat can be used to accommodate, for example, three seated users.

As can be seen in the figures, the second member (2) has a longitudinally central recessed zone (20) having dimensions (width and length) that are especially suitable for comfortably accommodating a baby.

The first member 1 is mobile from its folded position in the backrest 32 to another deployed and extended position on the base 31 of the same seat 3, as shown in Figure 2.

The second member 2 is also mobile from its folded position in the backrest 32 to another position on the first member 1 which is in its extended position on the base 31 of the seat 3, as can be seen successively in the figures 2, 3 and 4.

When the second member 2 is already in position on the first member 1, as shown in Figure 4, the folding chair for children can be used in vehicle seats of the invention for the rest and repose of a child or baby, as depicted in figure 5.

The folding transport system for children in vehicle seats of the present invention may also present other options for use.

As can be seen in figures 6 and 7, the first member 1 is in turn foldable on itself from its extended position on the base 31 of the seat 3. In this case, the same first member 1 is divided into two portions 11, 12 one above the other and staying on the base 31 of the seat 3.

At the same time, the second member 2 is returnable to its folding position in the backrest 32, as can be seen in Figures 8 and 9 below.

The first member 1 can also incorporate extensions 4 or folding bands, which are arranged in the portion 12 of the first member 1 which is discovered on the base 31 of the seat 3, and in its lateral edges and predominantly arranged parallel. Furthermore, said extensions 4 or bands are foldable on the portion 12 itself. This can be seen comparatively between Figures 9 and 10.

After all this, the folding chair for children can be used in vehicle seats of the invention for the sitting of a child or baby, as shown in Figure 11.

In addition, the folding transport system for children in vehicle seats of the invention incorporates a system of belts 5 or belts provided with carvings, buckles, clips or the like, and linked to the first member 1 and the second member 2, and which is at at the same time attached to the seat 3 of the vehicle, as can be seen in figures 4 and 10. Said belt system 5 or ribbons contributes to keeping a child in vehicle seats of vehicles of the invention at its disposal on a child seat. or baby in the position represented in figures 5 and 11.

As can be seen above all in Figures 5 and 11, the folding chair for children in vehicle seats of the invention can be adapted very effectively to different needs that a child or baby may require when sitting or resting in the seat 3 of a vehicle, so that in the arrangement shown in figure 5 it is suitable for the transport of a baby while in figure 11, the chair adopts an arrangement that is suitable for a child, for example, with a Age between 3 and 12 years.

In this preferred embodiment and represented schematically in the drawings, the seat 3 corresponds to the usual one in a vehicle such as a car. In other preferred embodiments, the vehicle could be of a very diverse nature, such as a truck, a coach, a train car, a plane, a ferry, etc.

The details, shapes, dimensions and other accessory elements, as well as the materials used in the manufacture of the folding transport system for children in vehicle seats of the invention, may be conveniently replaced by others that do not depart from essentiality. of the invention or the scope defined by the claims that are included below.

Claims (5)

1. Folding transport system for children in vehicle seats, intended to be arranged and incorporated in a seat (3) of a vehicle which in turn is composed of a base (31) and a backrest (32), characterized by the fact that it comprises a first member (1) and a second member (2) of a padded nature and predominantly flat, both of which are foldable over each other and deployable in the same region of the backrest (32) of the seat (3), and the folded position of both being compatible with the usual use of the seat (3); the first member (1) being mobile from its folding position in the backrest (32) to another position deployed and extended on the base (31) of the same seat (3), and the second member (2) also being mobile from its folding position in the backrest (32) to another position on the first member (1) which is in its extended position on the base (31) of the seat. 2. Folding transport system for children in vehicle seats according to claim 1, characterized in that the first member (1) is in turn foldable on itself from its extended position on the base (31) of the seat ( 3), resulting in divided into two portions (11, 12) arranged horizontally one above the other and staying on the base (31) of the seat (3), and the second member (2) is returnable to its folded position in the backrest (32) 3. Folding transport system for children in vehicle seats according to claim 2, characterized in that the first member (1) incorporates extensions (4) or folding bands, arranged in the portion (12) of the first member ( 1) which is discovered on the base (31) of the seat (3), on its lateral edges and in a predominantly parallel arrangement, said extensions (4) or folding bands being on the portion itself (12). 4. Folding transport system for children in vehicle seats according to any of the preceding claims, characterized in that it incorporates a system of belts (5) or belts provided with carvings, buckles, clips or similar, which linked to the first member (1) and the second member (2), and which is simultaneously attached to the seat (3) of the vehicle. 5. Folding transport system for children in vehicle seats according to claim 1, characterized in that the second member (2) has a longitudinally arranged central recessed area having suitable dimensions to accommodate a baby.