Child Restraint System with Automated Installation

摘要

Provided is a child restraint system (CRS) with automated installation that provides automated feedback and control of seat installation angle, belt latching and tightening, and confirmation of correct install. The CRS utilizes sensors to monitor CRS base angle relative to level, confirm correct latching of the CRS to its base and then to the vehicle seat, and confirm tightening of the belts to the required tension to be crashworthy. The stepwise operation and confirmation of the installation procedure may be operated via button(s) or other tactical input, and relayed to the user via electronic visual display and/or audible means. All operations will be overseen and processed by an integrated control system, affording minimal user decision or interface. An intelligent latching device which can be adapted for use with an existing CRS is also provided.

主权项

1. A base for a child car seat comprising:
a seat base body secured to a seat of a vehicle; at least one of a belt tensioning system incorporated into the seat base body for receiving a belt that couples the seat base body to the seat of the vehicle, and a leveling system incorporated into the seat base body for leveling a child receiving portion relative to the seat of the vehicle; and a controller operatively coupled to at least one of the belt tensioning system and the leveling system.