GB2607055A - A system for stabilizing a child seat in a vehicle - Google Patents
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Abstract
A system 100 suitable for stabilising a child seat 101 in a vehicle. The system 100 has a seat-supporting platform 105 that can be adjusted in at least one plane by actuators 106, such as brushless motors. Sensors (111a, 111b, Fig. 1), such as an accelerometer and capacitance and proximity sensors, provide data indicative of real-time motion of the vehicle to a control unit (107, Fig. 1), which uses this data to operate the actuators 106 to stabilise the position of the seat-supporting platform 105. Also disclosed is a method of operating the system 100. A calibrating unit (112, Fig. 1) can be used to determine a centre of gravity of the seat 101 based on the weight and size of the occupant, and the control unit (107, Fig. 1) subsequently uses the determined centre of gravity, in combination with the real-time data, to stabilise the child seat 101.
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Intellectual Property Office Application No G132107536.1 RTM Date:8 November 2021 The following terms are registered trade marks and should be read as such wherever they occur in this document: AMD Athlon, Duron, Opteron ARM IBM PowerPC Intel Core, Itanium, Xeon, Celeron Intellectual Property Office is an operating name of the Patent Office www.gov.uk/ipo
A SYSTEM FOR STABILIZING A CHILD SEAT IN A VEHICLE
TECHNICAL FIELD
Present invention relates in general to a field of automobiles. Particularly, although not exclusively, the present invention relates to a child seat in a vehicle. Further embodiments of the present disclosure disclose a system for stabilizing the child seat in the vehicle.
BACKGROUND
Generally, vehicles are equipped with seats on which occupants will be seated during travel and, seat belts to keep the occupants intact, during collision. Such seats and seat belts are usually designed to suit adult occupants. However, when a baby or a child is accompanied in the vehicle, extra attention and care has to be vested towards the baby or child, since the configuration (i.e., shape and size of the seats and seat belts) are not suitable for the baby or child. Further, using such seats and seat belts to the babies or children would be unsafe and dangerous. Also, babies or children on-board demand for a caregiver to accompanied with, to pay attention to the baby/child during the travel.
Considering the above with respect to the difficulties faced by babies or children during travel, baby seats have been developed. The baby seats are designed to accommodate the baby or a child in a comfortable position, thus easing burden on the caregiver. However, babies [infants in particular] tend to be uncomfortable during travel, because of various operational conditions of the vehicle such as terrain, turnings, sudden braking, jerky motion of the vehicle, and the like. Such parameters may have drastic influence on the baby seated in the child seat, causing discomfort and motion sickness to the baby during travel.
Hence, there is a need for a system to stabilize the child seat in desired position, with no influence of the operating conditions of the vehicle, to cater comfort to the baby during travel.
The present disclosure has been devised in the light of the above considerations.
SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION
One or more shortcomings of the conventional systems and methods are overcome, and additional advantages are provided through the provision of the system and method as claimed in the present
disclosure.
Additional features and advantages are realized through the techniques of the present disclosure. Other embodiments and aspects of the disclosure are described in detail herein and are 20 considered a part of the claimed disclosure.
In one non-limiting embodiment of the disclosure, a system for stabilizing a child seat in a vehicle is disclosed. The system includes a stabilizing mechanism. The stabilizing mechanism includes a platform which supports the child seat and, a plurality of actuators coupled to the platform. Each of the plurality of actuators is configured to stabilize a position of the platform in at least one of X, Y and Z planes. Further, the system includes a control unit, which is communicatively coupled to each of the plurality of actuators. The control unit is configured to analyze real-time motion of the vehicle, based on signals received from one or more sensor associated with the vehicle. The control unit maybe further configured to operate one or more of the plurality of actuators, based on analyzed real-time motion of the vehicle, to stabilize the child seat.
In an embodiment of the disclosure, each of the plurality of actuators is a brushless motor.
In an embodiment of the disclosure, the one or more sensors is 5 an accelerometer, a capacitance sensor and a proximity sensor associated with the vehicle.
In an embodiment of the disclosure, the system includes a calibrating unit associated with the platform and communica-tively coupled to the control unit. The calibrating unit is configured to determine a center of gravity of the child seat, based on weight and size of an occupant in the child seat.
In an embodiment of the disclosure, the control unit is configured 15 to operate one or more of the plurality of actuators to maintain the determined center of gravity, based on analyzed real-time motion of the vehicle, to stabilize the child seat.
In an embodiment of the disclosure, the real-time motion of the 20 vehicle comprises at least one of acceleration, deceleration, braking, turning, vibrations, curve motion and straight motion.
In an embodiment of the disclosure, the system includes a user interface communicatively coupled to the control unit. The control unit is configured to operate the system for stabilizing the child seat in the vehicle, based on a command received through the user interface.
In another non-limiting embodiment of the disclosure, a method for stabilizing a child seat in a vehicle is disclosed. The method includes receiving by a control unit associated with a system for stabilizing a child seat, signals from one or more sensors associated with the vehicle. Further, the method includes analyzing, by the control unit, a real-time motion of the vehicle based on the signals received from the one or more sensors.
Further, the method includes operating, by the control unit, one or more of a plurality of actuators to stabilize the child seat, based on the analyzed real-time motion of the vehicle. Each of the plurality of actuators is configured to stabilize the position of the platform supporting the child seat in at least one of X, Y and Z planes.
In an embodiment, the method includes operating by the control unit, a calibrating unit to determine a center of gravity of the 10 child seat. The center of gravity of the child seat is determined based on weight and size of the occupant in the child seat.
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The novel features and characteristic of the disclosure are set forth in the appended claims. The disclosure itself, however, as well as a preferred mode of use, further objectives, and advantages thereof, will best be understood by reference to the following detailed description of an illustrative embodiment when read in conjunction with the accompanying figures. One or more embodiments are now described, by way of example only, with reference to the accompanying figures wherein like reference numerals represent like elements and in which: FIG. 1 illustrates a block diagram of a system for stabilizing a child seat in a vehicle, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
FIG. 2 illustrates a schematic perspective view of the child seat 30 equipped with a stabilizing mechanism, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
FIG. 3 illustrates a schematic side perspective view-of the child seat equipped with the stabilizing mechanism, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
FIG. 4 is a flow chart depicting operational sequence of the system of FIG. 1, in accordance with an embodiment of the present disclosure.
The figure depicts embodiments of the disclosure for purposes of illustration only. One skilled in the art will readily recognize from the following description that alternative embodiments of the method for controlling the temperature of the vehicle cabin without departing from the principles of the disclosure described herein.
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The foregoing has broadly outlined the features and technical advantages of the present disclosure in order that the description of the disclosure that follows may be better understood. Additional features and advantages of the disclosure will bc dcscribcd hcrcinaftcr which form thc subjcct of thc disclosure. It should be appreciated by those skilled in the art that the conception and specific embodiments disclosed may be readily utilized as a basis for modifying or designing other system for carrying out the same purposes of the present disclosure. It should also be realized by those skilled in the art that such equivalent constructions do not depart from the spirit and scope of the disclosure. The novel features which are believed to be characteristic of the disclosure, as to its organization, together with further objects and advantages will be better understood from the following description when considered in connection with the accompanying figures. It is to be expressly understood, however, that each of the figures is provided for the purpose of illustration and description only and is not intended as a definition of the limits of the present disclosure.
In the present document, the word "exemplary" is used herein to mean "serving as an example, instance, or illustration." Any embodiment or implementation of the present subject matter described herein as "exemplary" is not necessarily to be construed as preferred or advantageous over other embodiments.
While the disclosure is susceptible to various modifications and alternative forms, specific embodiment thereof has been shown by way of example in the drawings and will be described below. It should be understood, however that it is not intended to limit the disclosure to the particular forms disclosed, but on the contrary, the disclosure is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the scope of the disclosure.
The terms "comprises__ a", "comprising", or any other variations thereof, are intended to cover a non-exclusive inclusion, such that a system that comprises a list of components does not include only those components but may include other components not expressly listed or inherent to such mechanism. In other words, one or more elements in the system or steps of method proceeded by "comprises_ a" does not, without more constraints, preclude the existence of other elements or additional elements in the device.
It is to be noted that a person skilled in the art would be motivated from the present disclosure and modify various features of device and system, without departing from the scope of the disclosure. Therefore, such modifications are considered to be part of the disclosure. Accordingly, the drawings show only those specific details that are pertinent to understand the embodiments of the present disclosure, so as not to obscure the disclosure with details that will be readily apparent to those of ordinary skilled in the art having benefit of the description herein. Also, the device and system of the present disclosure may be employed in any kind of passenger vehicles. However, complete vehicle and supporting structure accommodating the system is not illustrated in the drawings of the disclosure is for the purpose of simplicity.
The term "center of gravity" used hereinafter in the present disclosure refers to a reference point which at which the combined mass of the body appears to be concentrated, and such reference point is maintained for stabilizing the seat, during real-time motion of the vehicle. The term "stabilizing" used in the present disclosure refers to adjusting the position of the seat, to maintain the seat in the balanced condition i.e., towards the center of gravity of the seat. Further the term "real-time motion" used in the present disclosure refers to condition of the vehicle experienced during travel of the vehicle.
The following detailed description is merely exemplary in nature and is not intended to limit application and uses. Furthermore, there is no intention to be bound by any theory presented in the preceding background or summary or the following detailed description. It is to be understood that the disclosure may assume various alternative orientations and step sequences, except where expressly specified to the contrary. It is also to be understood that the specific devices or components illustrated in the attached drawings and described in the following specification are simply exemplary embodiments of the inventive concepts defined in the appended claims. Hence, specific dimensions or other physical characteristics relating to the embodiments that may be disclosed are not to be considered as limiting, unless the claims expressly state otherwise.
Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present disclosure will be described referring to the accompanying drawings.
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FIG. 1 illustrates a block diagram of a system (100) for stabilizing a child seat (101) in a vehicle. The system (100) may broadly include a stabilizing mechanism (104) and a control unit (107), which may be communicatively coupled to the stabilizing mechanism (104). As seen in FIG. 2, the stabilizing mechanism (104) may include a platform (105) positioned in a cabin of a vehicle. In an embodiment, the platform (105) may be movably coupled to a portion of the cabin of the vehicle. The platform (101) may be plate defining a width and length corresponding to a base portion of the child seat (101). The platform (101) may be defined a plane surface, which may be configured to support the child seat (101). In an embodiment, the child seat (101) may be removably supported by the platform (105) such that, the child seat (101) may be positioned inside the vehicle only upon requirement. As apparent from FIGS. 2 and 3, the child seat (101) may include aback rest portion (102) and a seating portion (105), and the platform (105) may support the seating portion (105), thus supporting the child seat (101). The child seat (101) may be configured to facilitate seating of a child, typically an infant during travel of the vehicle. In some embodiments, the backrest portion (102) is pivotally coupled to the seating portion (105).
Further, the stabilizing mechanism (104) may include a plurality of actuators (106), which may be coupled to the platform (105).
As an example, each of the plurality of actuators (106) may be a motor such as but not limiting to a brushless motor. Each of the plurality of actuators (106) may include an output shaft [not shown], which may be coupled to the platform (105) by suitable coupling means. In an embodiment, the coupling means maybe a ball joint or a revolute joint structured to couple the platform (105) with each of the plurality of actuators (106). The coupling means maybe connected to the platform (105) via one of a thermal joining process such as welding or brazing and a mechanical joining process by using as fasteners, rivets, and the like. In an embodiment, each of the plurality of actuators (106) may be configured to stabilize position of the platform (105) (thus, the child seat (101)) in at least one of X, Y and Z planes, depending on motion of the vehicle.
Referring again to FIG. 1, the system (100) may include a calibrating unit (112), which may be associated with the platform (105). The calibrating unit (112) maybe configured to determine a center of gravity of the child seat (101), based on weight and size of an occupant residing in the child seat (101). In an embodiment, the child seat (101) maybe equipped with a plurality of weight sensors (111a, 111b), which may be configured to determine weight of the occupant and based on signal from the plurality of weight sensors, the calibrating unit (112) may determine the center of gravity of the child seat (101). The center of gravity may be considered as a reference point, to which the child seat (101) is stabilized. Further, the system (100) may include a control unit (107), which may be coupled to the stabilizing mechanism (104) (thus, each of the plurality of actuators (106)) and the calibrating unit (112). The control unit (107) may be configured to operate one or more actuators of the plurality of actuators (106) based on real-time motion of the vehicle to maintain the determined center of gravity, thus stabilizing the child seat (101).
In an embodiment, the control unit (107) may include a receiving module (108), which may be configured to receive signals corresponding to the real-time motion of the vehicle through one or more sensors (111a, 111b) associated with the vehicle. As an example, the one or more sensors (111a, 111b) may be including but not limiting to an accelerometer, capacitance sensor, proximity sensor and the like, which may be configured to determine various real-time motions of the vehicle. The real-time motion of the vehicle may include at least one or combination of acceleration, deceleration, braking, turnings, vibrations, curve motion, straight motion, and the like. Further, the control unit (107) may include a processing module (109), which may be configured to analyze the real-time motion conditions of the vehicle, which is received by the receiving module (108). In other words, the receiving module (108) may provide an input signal [i.e., which may correspond to a real-time motion of the vehicle] , to the processing module (109). The processing module (109) may analyse the real-time motion of the vehicle and generate an input signal, which may correspond to which actuator or actuators to be operated among the plurality of actuators (106), to maintain the determined center of gravity for stabilizing movement of the platform (105) [thus, the child seat (101)1. Furthermore, the control unit (107) may include an actuating module (110), which maybe configured to receive the input signal from the processing module (109). The actuating module (110), based on the input signal from the processing module (109) may operate the corresponding one or more actuators of the plurality of actuators (106), to stabilize the position of the platform (105) [thus, the child seat (101)] in at least one of X, Y and Z planes. In an embodiment, each of the plurality of actuators (106) are interfaced with a power source of the vehicle, and the control unit (107) is configured to control the supply of power to each of the plurality of actuators (106) for regulating the operation.
As an example, the control unit (107) may actuate the actuator couple along Y and X planes of the platform (105) to stabilize the position of the platform (105) when the vehicle is turnings. Further, the control unit (107) may actuate the actuator couple along Y and Z planes of the platform (105) to stabilize the position of the platform (105) when the vehicle is accelerating. Likewise, the control unit (107) may actuate the actuator couple along X and Z planes of the platform (105) to stabilize the position of the platform (105) when the vehicle is decelerating.
In an embodiment, the system (100) may include a user interface (113), which may be communicatively coupled to the control unit (107). The user interface (113) may be activated by an operator inside the vehicle, such that the control unit (107) [thus, actuating module (110) of the control unit (107)] maybe triggered to operate the one or more actuators (106), to change position of the child seat (101) as per requirement or stabilize the child seat (101). As an example, if the occupant is inclined towards left side of the child seat (101), the operator may operate the user interface (113) such that, the actuator at a right side of the child seat (101) may be operated such that, the position of the child seat (101) may be changed to keep the occupant in comfortable position. Further, in another example, if the operator anticipates a steep, the operator may activate the user interface (113) such that, the actuator at the rear side of the child seat (101) may be actuated to stabilize the seat, to keep the occupant in the comfortable position, without influence of the real-time motion condition of the vehicle.
Turning now to FIG. 4 which illustrates a flowchart depicting operational sequence of the system (100) for stabilizing the child seat (101).
As illustrated in flowchart of FIG. 4, the one or more blocks illustrates a sequence of operation of the system (100). The operation may be described in the general context of computer executable instructions. Generally, computer executable instructions may include routines, programs, objects, components, data structures, procedures, modules, and functions, which perform functions or implement abstract data types.
The order in which the operation is described is not intended to be construed as a limitation, and any number of the described 35 method blocks may be combined in any order to implement the method. Additionally, individual blocks maybe deleted from the methods without departing from the scope of the subject matter described herein. Furthermore, the method can be implemented in any suitable hardware, software, firmware, or combination thereof.
As shown in block 201, when the occupant resides on the child seat (101), the calibrating unit (112) associated with the platform (105) may calibrate the center of gravity of the child seat (101), based on weight and size of the occupant. An output signal corresponding to determined center of gravity may be generated by the calibrating unit (112), which may be an input to the receiving module (108) of the control unit (107). Further, the receiving module (108) may receive signals from the one or more sensors (111a, 111b), corresponding to real-time motion of the vehicle [as seen in block 202].
At block 203, the processing module (109) may analyse the real-time motion of the vehicle and the center of gravity of the child seat (101), which are received by the receiving module (108), and may generate an input signal, which may correspond to which actuator or actuators (106) of the plurality of actuators (106) to be operated. Based on the input signal received from the processing module (109), the actuating module (110) may operate the corresponding actuator or actuators of the plurality of actuators (106) to cause movement of the platform (105) (thus, the child seat (101)) in one of K, Y and Z axis, to stabilize the child seat (101), in relation to the determined center of gravity [as shown in block 204].
In an embodiment, the method as illustrated in the foregoing paragraphs maybe continuously performed to stabilize the child seat (101), corresponding to change in real-time motions of the vehicle.
In an embodiment, the system (100) and method help to stabilize the child seat (101), during real-time motion of the vehicle and, thus caters comfortable ride experience to the occupant residing in the child seat (101).
In an embodiment, the system (100) incudes fewer components, thus making the system (100) compact. Further, the system may be retrofitted in the existing child seats, without substantive modification to the child seat.
In an embodiment of the disclosure, the control unit (107) may be a centralized control unit (107), or a dedicated control unit (107). The control unit (107) maybe implemented by any computing systems that is utilized to implement the features of the present disclosure. The processing module (109) of the control unit (107) may comprise at least one data processor for executing program components for executing user or system generated requests. The processing module (104) may be a specialized processing module (109) such as integrated system (bus) controllers, memory management control units, floating point units, graphics processing modules, digital signal processing modules, etc. The processing module (109) may include a microprocessor, such as AMD Athlon, Duron or Opteron, ARM's application, embedded or secure processors, IBM PowerPC, Intel's Core, Itanium, Xeon, Celeron, or other line of processors, etc. The processing module (109) may be Implemented using a mainframe, distributed processor, multi-core, parallel, grid, or other architectures. Some embodiments may utilize embedded technologies like application-specific integrated circuits (ASICs), digital signal processors (DSPs), Field Programmable Gate Arrays (FPGAs), etc. In some embodiments, the control unit (107) may be disposed in communication with one or more memory devices (e.g., RAM, ROM etc.) via a storage interface. The storage interface may connect 35 to memory devices including, without limitation, memory drives, removable disc drives, etc., employing connection protocols such as serial advanced technology attachment (SATA), integrated drive electronics (IDE), IEEE-1394, universal serial bus (USB), fiber channel, small computing system interface (SCSI), etc. The memory drives may further include a drum, magnetic disc drive, magneto-optical drive, optical drive, redundant array of independent discs (RAID), solid-state memory devices, solid-state drives, etc. It is to be understood that a person of ordinary skill in the art may develop a system of similar configuration without deviating from the scope of the present disclosure. Such modifications and variations may be made without departing from the scope of the present invention. Therefore, it is intended that the present disclosure covers such modifications and variations provided they come within the ambit of the appended claims and their equivalents.
Equivalents With respect to the use of substantially any plural and/or singular terms herein, those having skill in the art can translate from the plural to the singular and/or from the singular to the plural as is appropriate to the context and/or application. The various singular/plural permutations may be expressly set forth herein for sake of clarity.
It will be understood by those within the art that, in general, terms used herein, are generally intended as "open" terms (e.g., the term "including" should be interpreted as "including but not limited to," the term "having" should be interpreted as "having at least," the term "includes" should be interpreted as "includes but is not limited to," etc.). It will be further understood by those within the art that if a specific number of an introduced claim recitation is intended, such an intent will be explicitly recited in the claim, and in the absence of such recitation no such intent is present. For example, as an aid to understanding the description may contain usage of the introductory phrases "at least one" and "one or more" to introduce claim recita-tions. However, the use of such phrases should not be construed to imply that the introduction of a claim recitation by the indefinite articles "a" or "an" limits any particular claim containing such introduced claim recitation to inventions containing only one such recitation, even when the same claim includes the introductory phrases "one or more" or "at least one" and indefinite articles such as "a" or "an" (e.g., "a" and/or "an" should typically be interpreted to mean "at least one" or "one or more"); the same holds true for the use of definite articles used to introduce claim recitations. In addition, even if a specific number of an introduced claim recitation is explicitly recited, those skilled in the art will recognize that such recitation should typically be interpreted to mean at least the recited number (e.g., the bare recitation of "two recitations," without other modifiers, typically means at least two reci-tations, or two or more recitations). Furthermore, in those instances where a convention analogous to "at least one of A, B, and C, etc." is used, in general such a construction is intended in the sense one having skill in the art would understand the convention (e.g., "a system having at least one of A, B, and C" would include but not be limited to systems that have A alone, B alone, C alone, A and B together, A and C together, B and C together, and/or A, B, and C together, etc.). In those instances where a convention analogous to "at least one of A, B, or C, etc." is used, in general such a construction is intended in the sense one having skill in the art would understand the convention (e.g., "a system having at least one of A, B, or C" would include but not be limited to systems that have A alone, B alone, C alone, A and B together, A and C together, B and C together, and/or A, B, and C together, etc.). It will be further understood by those within the art that virtually any disjunctive word and/or phrase presenting two or more alternative terms, whether in the description, or drawings, should be understood to contemplate the possibilities of including one of the terms, either of the terms, or both terms. For example, the phrase "A or B" will be understood to include the possibilities of "A" or "B" or "A and B. While various aspects and embodiments have been disclosed herein, other aspects and embodiments will be apparent to those skilled in the art. The various aspects and embodiments disclosed herein are for purposes of illustration and are not intended to be limiting, with the true scope and spirit being indicated in the description.
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number System 100 Child seat 101 Backrest portion 102 Seating portion 103 Mechanism 104 Platform 105 Actuators 106 Control unit 107 Receiving module 108 Processing module 109 Actuating module 110 One or more sensors 111a, 111b Calibrating unit 112 User interface 113
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- Patent claims 1. Asystem (100) for stabilizing a child seat (101) in a vehicle, the system (100) comprising: a stabilizing mechanism (104), comprising: a platform (105), supporting the child seat (101); a plurality of actuators (106) coupled to the platform (105), wherein each of the plurality of actuators (106) is configured to stabilize position of the platform (105) in at least one of X, Y and Z planes; a control unit (107) communicatively coupled to each of the plurality of actuators (106), wherein the control unit (107) is configured to: analyse, real-time motion of the vehicle, based on signals received from one or more sensor associated with the vehicle; and operate, one or more of the plurality of actuators (106), based on analysed real-time motion of the vehicle, to stabilize the child seat (101).
- 2. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein each of the plurality of actuators (106) is a brushless motor.
- 3. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the one or more sensors (111a, 111b) is an accelerometer, a capacitance sensor and a proximity sensor associated with the vehicle.
- 4. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, comprises a calibrating unit (112) associated with the platform (105) and communicatively coupled to the control unit (107).
- 5. The system (100) as claimed in claim 4, wherein the calibrating unit (112) is configured to determine a center of gravity of the child seat (101), based on weight and size of an occupant in the child seat (101).
- 6. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the control unit (107) is configured to operate the one or more of the plurality of actuators (106) to maintain the determined center of gravity, based on analysed real-time motion of the vehicle, to stabilize the child seat (101).
- 7. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1, wherein the real-time motion of the vehicle comprises at least one of acceleration, deceleration, braking, turning, vibrations, curve motion and straight motion.
- 8. The system (100) as claimed in claim 1 comprises a user interface (113) communicatively coupled to the control unit (107), wherein the control unit (107) is configured to operate the system (100) for stabilizing the child seat (101) in the vehicle, based on a command received through the user interface (113).
- 9. A child seat (101) in the vehicle comprising a stabilizing system (100) as claimed in claim 1.
- 10. A method for stabilizing a child seat (101) in a vehicle, the method comprising: receiving, by a control unit (107) associated with a system (100) for stabilizing a child seat (101), signals from one or more sensors (111a, 111b) associated with the vehicle; analysing, by a control unit (107) a real-time motion of the vehicle based on the signals received from the one or more sensors (111a, 111b); and operating, by the control unit (107), one or more of a plurality of actuators (106) to stabilize the child seat (101), based on the analysed real-time motion of the vehicle, wherein, each of the plurality of actuators (106) is configured to stabilize position of a platform (105) supporting the child seat (101) in at least one of X, Y and Z planes.
- 11.The method as claimed in claim 10, comprises operating by the control unit (107), a calibrating unit (112) to determine a center of gravity of the child seat (101).
- 12.The method as claimed in claim 11, wherein the center of gravity of the child seat (101) is determined by the calibrating unit (112), based on weight and size of the occupant in the child seat (101).
- 13.The method as claimed in claim 12, wherein the real-time motion of the vehicle comprises at least one of acceleration, deceleration, braking, turning, vibrations, curve motion and straight motion.
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