Dual position child restraint with movable base support.

摘要

This invention relates to a dual position child restraint for use on a motor vehicle seat in two different position. The child restraint has a number of longitudinal stiffening ribs (14) that extend across the rear surface (11, 12) of the child restraint seat (10). The seat comprises a back portion (11) and a seat portion (12) where in a first position of use the back support (11) is in a substantially reclined position, and in a second position of use the back use portion (11) is in a substantially vertical position. The invention is characterised by the use of a base support (17) which is secured to the child restraint (10) and arranged to distribute load over a substantially large surface area to prevent damage to the vehicle seat upon which the child restraint (10) is placed. The base support (17) is arranged to be secured to the child restraint (10) in at least two positions so that it can support the child restraint (10) on the vehicle seat in either of the two positions of use. The invention allows a simplified moulding process while at the same time allowing the child restraint (10) to be used in two different positions. <IMAGE> <IMAGE>