Abstract: A vehicle-mountable child safety seat assembly is disclosed. The seat assembly includes a safety seat and a prop assembly mounted with respect to the safety seat. The prop assembly has a stowed position and a safely deployed position. The prop assembly includes: a leg assembly; a foot assembly mounted to the leg assembly; and a first sensor, for example a tilt sensor, for sensing when the prop assembly is not in the stowed position. A second sensor for sensing when the prop assembly is not in the safely deployed position is also provided. A warning system is also disclosed. The warning system changes from a timing state to the warning state if the second sensor senses that the prop assembly is not in its safely deployed position by a pre-determined time after the change from a standby state to a timing state.

Abstract: An infant carrier releasing structure includes a releasing piece, a linkage assembly and a locking piece, the releasing piece may be slidably disposed on an infant carrier, and the linkage assembly is set in the infant carrier, the releasing piece is connected to an end of the linkage assembly, and another end of the linkage assembly is connected to the locking piece, the locking piece is connected pivotally to the infant carrier, and configured to be engaged with the base, wherein when the releasing piece is slid, the linkage assembly is driven by a slide of the releasing piece, so that the locking piece is driven by the linkage assembly and disengaged from the base to release the infant carrier from the base. The infant carrier releasing structure of the disclosure has a simple structure, is easy to operate and low in production cost.

Abstract: A support base for a child safety seat includes a support leg operable to retract and expand at a bottom of the support base, an actuating part operably coupled to a first and a second latch, and an actuating button. The support leg includes multiple segments, and a first and a second sliding connection each of which respectively coupling two adjacent ones of the segments. The first latch is operable to lock and unlock the first sliding connection. The second latch is operable to lock and unlock the second sliding connection. The actuating part is operable to urge the first latch to move for unlocking the first sliding connection and to urge the second latch to move for unlocking the second sliding connection. The actuating button is assembled with the first segment adjacent to a distal end of thereof, and is operable to actuate the actuating part.

Abstract: A buckle fastening assembly is adapted for a child safety seat and includes a cushion body whereon a through hole is formed, and a belt body including a protecting pad and a positioning structure. One end of the positioning structure is connected to the cushion body, another end of the positioning structure passes through the through hole to connect with the protecting pad, and the positioning structure biases the protecting pad away from a working position. When the belt body is not in use, the positioning structure can drive the protecting pad away from the working position by elasticity, so as to prevent the protecting pad from randomly falling on an upper surface of the cushion body, which will not affect a child's riding and can improve the riding comfort. The buckle fastening assembly has advantages of simple structure and easy disassembly, which is convenient to use by caregivers.

Abstract: A safety belt automatic adjustment apparatus includes a safety belt buckle fastening assembly, a safety belt retractor and a linking component. The safety belt buckle fastening assembly is rotatably connected to a seat body of a child safety seat and for connecting with a safety belt buckle. The safety belt retractor is used for retracting a safety belt, and the safety belt retractor includes a restraining assembly for restraining a movement of the safety belt in a predetermined direction. The linking component is installed between the safety belt buckle fastening assembly and the safety belt retractor, and the safety belt buckle fastening assembly rotates to drive the linking component and the restraining assembly, so as to restrain or release the safety belt winding around the safety belt retractor. The safety belt automatic adjustment apparatus has advantages of automatic adjustment for the safety belt, simple structure, convenient operation and enhanced safety.

Abstract: A seat adjustment structure for adjusting a relative position between a seat and a base carrying the seat is provided. The seat adjustment structure is slidable with respect to the base along a longitudinal centerline, and includes: a pair of engaging members, fixed to one of the base or the seat with respect to the longitudinal centerline; a locking assembly, fixed to the other of the base or the seat, the locking assembly lockable to or unlockable from the engaging member; an operating member movable with respect to the seat along a vertical direction; and a cable, connecting the operating member and the locking assembly, and arranged to transmit a vertical movement of the operating member to the locking assembly, thereby causing the locking assembly to be locked or unlocked with respect to the engaging member to lock or unlock the base with respect to the seat.

Abstract: A child seat includes a tensioning mechanism that selectively applies tension to a seat belt to secure the child seat to a car seat. The child seat includes a base that defines a receiving region. The tensioning mechanism includes a bottom arm pivotably attached to the base within the receiving region and a top arm pivotably attached to the bottom arm. The tensioning mechanism is adjustable between a first configuration and a second configuration relative to the base. In both the first configuration and the second configuration, the tensioning mechanism defines a tortuous, nonlinear belt pathway. In the first configuration, the tensioning mechanism receives a portion of the seat belt, and in the second configuration, the tensioning mechanism applies tension to the portion of the seat belt.

Abstract: A backrest locking mechanism adapted for a backrest and a base of a child safety seat is provided. The backrest locking mechanism includes a locking pin, a locking component and an operating component. The locking pin is disposed on the base. The locking component is disposed on the backrest. A locking hole structure is formed on the locking component. The locking pin is configured to detachably engage with the locking hole structure. The operating component is movably disposed on the backrest or the base. The operating component drives the locking pin and the locking hole structure to engage with or disengage from each other when the operating component is operated. Besides, a child safety seat including the aforementioned backrest locking mechanism is provided.

Abstract: A child carrier includes a booster seat and a leg assembly. The leg assembly is detachably installed on the booster seat. The leg assembly includes an upper support and a lower support. The upper support is detachably installed on the booster seat. The lower support is detachably installed on the upper support. The child carrier is in a high chair mode when the lower support and the upper support are respectively installed on the upper support and the booster seat to connect the leg assembly to the booster seat, the child carrier is in a youth chair mode when the upper support is installed on the booster seat and the lower support is detached from the upper support, and the child carrier is in a booster mode when the upper support is detached from the booster seat to separate the leg assembly from the booster seat.

Abstract: A child restraint base adapted for a child restraint carrier includes a base body for mounting the child restraint carrier, a first panel component, a second panel component, an anchor belt and a third panel component. The first panel component and the second panel component are disposed on the base body and spaced from each other. A first through slot is formed between the first panel component and the base body. A second through slot is formed between the second panel component and the base body. The anchor belt passes through the first through slot and the second through slot and is slidable between an in-use position and a stored position. The third panel component is disposed between the first panel component and the second panel component and pivotable between an opened position and a closed position for tensioning the anchor belt to remove slack from the anchor belt.

Abstract: The present disclosure provides a portable storage device. The portable storage device includes a stay unit mounted on a personal vehicle or a general vehicle, a storage unit, which is portable and is selectively mounted on the stay unit, and a coupling unit, which is disposed at the stay unit so as to couple the storage unit to the stay unit.

Abstract: A vehicle seat console includes at least one vehicle-side guide element and at least one seat-side guide element arranged parallel to the vehicle-side guide element. A length-adjustment device, which is acted on by a drive device and which is designed to bring about a relative displacement between the vehicle-side guide element and the seat-side guide element, is designed such that the length-adjustment device is provided between the seat-side guide element and a force-limiting apparatus, which is in turn coupled to the vehicle-side guide element.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a system for securing a base of a child car seat in an associated vehicle using a safety belt of the associated vehicle. The system comprises a base configured to support a seat of the child car seat and a belt lock off mechanism. The belt lock off mechanism includes a first arm movable between (a) an unlocked position in which the first arm is not configured to tension the safety belt of the associated vehicle, and (b) a locked position in which the first arm is configured to tension the safety belt of the associated vehicle. A second arm of the belt lock off mechanism is configured to engage with and urge the first arm to move from the unlocked position to the locked position so as to tension the safety belt of the associated vehicle.

Abstract: An infant carrier is included in a child restraint that may also include a carrier-mount base adapted to be anchored to a passenger seat in a vehicle. The infant carrier includes a shell for holding an infant and a carry handle coupled to the shell and adapted to be gripped by a caregiver.

Abstract: An infant car seat system includes an infant car seat with an integrated anchor system to conveniently secure the infant car seat to a vehicle seat, without using a detachable vehicle installation base and without using a vehicle seat belt. The anchor system is coupled to the infant car seat at one or more mechanical constraining points positioned based on the center of gravity of the infant car seat and respective anchor points at which the anchor system engages with vehicle lower anchors. The anchor system may be a rigid anchor system or a belted anchor system, and the system may include one or more of a release actuator for a quick disconnect mechanism, an adjustment foot to accommodate different vehicle seats and ensure a tight fit, and/or one or more storage compartments to store parts of the anchor system when unused. Such features render the infant car seat system particularly useful for ride-hailing and ridesharing services.

Abstract: A seat belt fixing device and a seat including the same are introduced. The seat belt fixing device includes a seat belt clamp, top rod body, fixedly engaging element, locking element, and operating element coupled to the locking element. The seat belt clamp includes a first clamping element rotatably mounted on the seat and a second clamping element formed on the seat. The second clamping element is rotatable to a locked position to operate in conjunction with the first clamping element in clamping a seat belt. The top rod body and the second clamping element are connected and rotate concentrically. The locking element and fixedly engaging element are mounted on the top rod body (or second clamping element) and the seat, respectively. At the locked position, the locking element fittingly, engagingly connects to the fixedly engaging element to lock the top rod body and second clamping element.

Abstract: A child seat including a tensioning mechanism for applying tension to a seat belt to more fully secure the child seat to a vehicle seat is provided herein. The child seat, which may be front- and/or rear-facing, includes a seat base defining a seat portion and a backrest portion. The seat base can receive an untensioned belt to secure the child seat to a vehicle seat in an untensioned configuration. A tensioning mechanism attached to the backrest portion and is rotatable between a first position substantially adjacent to the backrest portion and a second position disposed therefrom. In the second position, the tensioning mechanism can receive a portion of the belt. In the first position, the tensioning mechanism applies tension to the portion of the received belt to secure the child seat to the vehicle seat in a tensioned configuration. Methods of manufacturing child seats are also provided herein.

Abstract: A child safety seat includes a seat shell, a belt tightener and a latching mechanism. The seat shell includes a seat portion and a backrest portion respectively having a first and a second belt path, each of the first and second belt path being configured to receive an anchoring belt for attaching the child safety seat on a vehicle seat. The belt tightener is pivotally connected with the seat shell and carries a first and a second pressing portion, the belt tightener being movable between a first position for clamping an anchoring belt disposed along the first belt path with the first pressing portion in contact with the anchoring belt, and a second position for clamping an anchoring belt disposed along the second belt path with the second pressing portion in contact with the anchoring belt. The latching mechanism can lock the belt tightener in the first and second position.

Abstract: A child restraint base adapted for a child restraint carrier includes a base body for mounting the child restraint carrier, a first panel component, a second panel component, an anchor belt and a third panel component. The first panel component and the second panel component are disposed on the base body and spaced from each other. A first through slot is formed between the first panel component and the base body. A second through slot is formed between the second panel component and the base body. The anchor belt passes through the first through slot and the second through slot and is slidable between an in-use position and a stored position. The third panel component is disposed between the first panel component and the second panel component and pivotable between an opened position and a closed position for tensioning the anchor belt to remove slack from the anchor belt.

Abstract: A support base for a child safety seat includes a support leg, a first and a second locking mechanism, and a linking assembly. The support leg includes three segments that are telescopically connected with one another via a first and a second sliding connection. The first locking mechanism includes a first latch for locking and unlocking the first sliding connection, and a first actuating part operable to cause the first latch to unlock the first sliding connection. The second locking mechanism includes a second latch for locking and unlocking the second sliding connection, and a second actuating part operable to cause the second latch to unlock the second sliding connection. The linking assembly operatively couples the first locking mechanism to the second locking mechanism so that the first and second sliding connections can be unlocked concurrently with one single operating step.

Abstract: An automotive vehicle includes a body having a passenger compartment, an anchorage system for securing a child restraint disposed in the passenger compartment, the anchorage system including a latchable bar member, a child restraint installation system coupled to the anchorage system, the child restraint installation system including a trigger member, a sensor contact member, a compression member, a retaining member, and a sensor, and at least one controller in communication with the sensor, the at least one controller being configured to, in response to satisfaction of a first operating condition, generate a first notification signal and, in response to satisfaction of a second operating condition, generate a second notification signal.

Abstract: A child restraint includes a juvenile seat and a base for supporting the juvenile seat. The base is adapted to be anchored to lie in a stationary position on a passenger seat of a vehicle to support the juvenile seat in the vehicle.

Abstract: A support base for a child safety seat includes a shell body configured to support a child seat, and a belt restraining frame pivotally connected with the shell body. The belt restraining frame includes a transversal portion, two side portions, and a middle portion located between the two side portions, the two side portions and the middle portion being fixedly connected with the transversal portion and having respective ends pivotally connected with the shell body. The belt restraining frame is rotatable relative to the shell body between a release position where the middle portion rises away from the upper surface of the shell body, and a clamping position where the middle portion is adjacent to the upper surface for pressing against an anchoring belt that is routed transversally across the shell body.

Abstract: 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.

Abstract: In one aspect, a child restraint includes: a safety seat having a base body positioned on a vehicle seat by a securing device; a foot coupled to a bottom of the base body; a first resilient member disposed between the base body and the foot to maintain a compressible distance between the foot and the base body; and an indicator device disposed on the base body and located above the foot. In one embodiment, a linkage assembly is movably mounted on the base body. When the safety seat is not secured by the securing device, the indicator device is not in contact with the foot, and the indicator device displays a first signal. When the safety seat is secured by the securing device, the base body is compressed toward the foot to trigger the indicator device, such that the indicator device displays a second signal.

Abstract: A base for a safety seat and method for manufacturing the same are provided. The base may have a shell defining a cavity therein with a locking assembly disposed within the cavity. The base may further include one or more straps having a first end and a second end extending through the locking assembly releasably engaging the straps with the first and second ends being disposed on opposing sides of the locking assembly. The straps may define a first portion extending from a connector to the locking assembly and a second portion extending from the locking assembly to the second ends. A tensioning assembly may be provided to apply a tension to the second portions. The one or more straps may include two straps configured to be accessed by a user parallel to a centerline of the base.

Abstract: The present invention relates to an infant supporting mechanism detachably disposed on an infant carriage device and for detachably supporting an infant carrier. The supporting mechanism includes a main body, a first connecting component fixed on the main body, a second connecting component and a third connecting component. Apart of the second connecting component is disposed in the main body in a retractable manner, and the first connecting component and the second connecting component are for detachably supporting the infant carrier cooperatively. The first connecting component and the second connecting component are respectively disposed on the opposite sides of the main body. Apart of the third connecting component is movably disposed in the main body and detachably installed on the infant carriage device, and the third connecting component is disposed between the first connecting component and the second connecting component.

Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention are directed to a convertible children's high chair. According to various embodiments, the convertible high chair generally comprises a first child seat supported above a floor by a high chair frame, and a second child seat configured for being removably coupled to first child seat. The second child seat is configured such that, when detached from the high chair's first child seat, it can be used apart from the high chair as a booster seat (e.g., secured to the seating surface of a standard chair or another support surface). In certain embodiments, the second child seat includes a base surface configured to stably support the second child seat on a separate support surface (e.g., without the need to be attached to or mounted on a separate base or support member).

Abstract: A child safety seat comprises a seat shell, two first latches, two second latches and a release handle. An underside of the seat shell has two protruding rails, each of which having an inner side surface facing a gap delimited between the two rails, and an outer side surface opposite to the inner side surface. The two first latches are assembled with the rails, and respectively protrude from the inner side surfaces of the two rails to engage with a base. The two second latches are assembled at positions adjacently opposite to the first latches, and respectively protrude from the outer side surfaces of the two rails to engage with a stroller frame. The release handle is operatively connected with the first and second latches at the two rails, and is operable to switch the first and second latches from a locking to unlocking state.

Abstract: A carry-on passenger seat adapted to mount upon a support pedestal in an aircraft, the seat including a seatback pivotably connected to a seat bottom such that the seatback is configured to fold against the seat bottom, and an elongate slot formed in an underside of the seat bottom, an elongate member of the support pedestal adapted to be received through the elongate slot and rotated relative thereto to prevent the seat bottom from being pulled apart from the support pedestal.

Abstract: A child safety seat assembly includes a support base, and a child safety seat arranged on the support base. The support base includes a shell body, a latch assembly operable to fixedly attach the shell body with an anchorage fixture of a vehicle, and a cushion structure coupled with the shell body, wherein the cushion structure is operable to allow a cushioned displacement of the shell body relative to the latch assembly when the child safety seat is subject to collision.

Abstract: A car seat and base with a locking mechanism are disclosed, in which the locking mechanism is mounted on the base, and a release mechanism is mounted on the car seat. The locking mechanism comprises a hooking element can be rotated to a locked position for retaining the car seat to the base, and to a release position to release the car seat from the base. The release mechanism comprises a release actuator and a plectrum follower. The release actuator is operatively mounted on the car seat, and the plectrum follower is associated with the release actuator for rotating the hooking element from the locked position to the release position, so as to permitting a user to release the car seat from the base by operating of the release actuator.

Abstract: A carseat system comprising a base, a child seat, and four locking points. The base comprises an upper surface that receives a child seat and a lower surface that rests upon a vehicle seat, left and rights sides, and first and second ends. The child seat comprises a seating surface, an exterior surface, and left and right sides. The four locking points removably engage the child seat to the base and comprise a first pair of locking points positioned toward the first end of the base and a second pair of locking points positioned toward the second end of the base. The first pair of locking points comprise left and right securing members connected to the child seat and extendable in a direction perpendicular to the left and right sides of the child seat, and slots defined in the upper surface of the base that can engage the securing members.

Abstract: A child carrier having a carrier pass through which defines a restraint path between opposed carrier sides and having a carrier restraint tensioner coupled at a fixed location on the child carrier which operates to adjust length of a carrier restraint disposed in the restraint path to secure the child carrier in relation to a vehicle seat.

Abstract: A support base for a child safety seat includes a shell body, an adjustable arm assembled with the shell body and having a rear end provided with a fastener operable to attach with an anchorage fixture of a vehicle, a safety lock, and a coupling portion assembled through an interior of the adjustable arm. The shell body is movable along the adjustable arm to adjust a distance between the fastener and a rear of the shell body. The safety lock is assembled with the shell body, and includes a latch operable to engage and disengage an opening of the adjustable arm. The latch is operable to lock the shell body with the adjustable arm, and a locking engagement of the fastener with the anchorage fixture causes a displacement of the coupling portion that pushes the latch to disengage from the opening for allowing displacement of the shell body toward the fastener.

Abstract: A child restraint includes a seat base and a juvenile seat. The juvenile seat is tiltable relative to the seat base at the option of a caregiver.

Abstract: A child seat or child restraining system for securing a child to a vehicle seat, and method of installing the car seat are provided. The child seat, which is configured to be secured to a seat of a vehicle, includes: a seat base secured to the seat of the vehicle; a child receiving portion supported by the seat base; and a belt tensioning system incorporated into the seat base. The belt tensioning system is configured to receive a belt that couples the seat base to the seat of the vehicle. The child seat also includes a controller operatively connected to the belt tensioning system and configured to automatically actuate the belt tensioning system. The belt tensioning system may be configured to drive the at least one belt in a pay-in direction to apply tension to the at least one belt.

Abstract: A child safety seat includes a seat base having shell body, and a support leg connected with the shell body. The support leg includes a tubular segment, a support portion, a fastener connected with the tubular segment and the support portion, and a cushioning structure disposed adjacent to the fastener, wherein the cushioning structure is configured to block displacement of the fastener so that the support portion is locked in position relative to the tubular segment, and to deform or break as a result of a displacement of the fastener into the cushioning structure when a substantial force is applied that forces the tubular segment to move relative to the support portion.

Abstract: An infant care apparatus capable of providing various swing motions is disclosed. The infant care apparatus includes a base, a sliding mount, and a seat frame. The base has a concave surface. The sliding mount has a convex surface matching with the concave surface and disposed opposite to the concave surface. The sliding mount slides above the concave surface by the convex surface. The seat frame is fixed on the sliding mount to be moved together with the sliding mount. Thereby, the seat frame together with the sliding mount can swing relative to the base in two dimensions. The infant care apparatus can provide various swing motions without any pendulum arm to child sitting thereon. Besides, the infant care apparatus can be assembled in a compact size facilitating transport.

Abstract: A rigid wearable child carrier with shoulder strap, restraint system with integrated handle, and kickstands to be used with a corresponding car seat wherein the child carrier operates both independently and in conjunction with the car seat and the car seat operates independently and also operates normally when the carrier is present.

Abstract: A car seat base with a lock position indicator mechanism, includes at least two locking units, an indicating unit and an associating unit. The locking units are mounted inside the base, each has a locked position for locking a car seat thereupon, and an unlocked position that permits the car seat to be released from the base. The indicating unit provides a first color area and a second color area for indicating the positions of the locking units. The associating unit is associated between the locking units and the indicating unit; when all of the locking units have been moved to the locked position, the associating unit associates the indicating unit to reveal the first color area; and when one of the locking unit is failed to move to the locked position, the associating unit associates the indicating unit to reveal the second color area.

Abstract: A car seat base with a self-keeping lock mechanism for releasably locking a car seat rested thereon. The car seat has a pair of rods fixed at its underside, and the self-keeping lock mechanism is characterized by including at least a front hook element and a rear hook element and at least a front positioner and a rear positioner. The front hook element and the rear hook element are spaced apart from each other and pivoted inside the car seat base for locking the rods in a closed position, and releasing the rod in an opened position; the front positioner and the rear positioner are pivoted near the hook elements for keeping the hook elements in the opened position before the rods being entered into and caught by the hook elements, and may keep the hook elements in the closed position when the rods have been locked by the hook elements.

Abstract: A flexible cushion for removably attaching to a non-planar surface for use by a human seat, hand, arm or knee. The cushion comprises a housing having a top and bottom surface, a flexible gel layer in said housing and a flexible adhesive layer permanently applied to the bottom housing surface. Preferred embodiments use this cushion for the main motorcycle rider or a fender-riding passenger. It also serves as an excellent portable cushion for stadium seats and bleachers.

Abstract: A child car seat includes: a seat base secured to a seat of a vehicle; an infant carrier removably connected to the seat base; and an interface device coupled to at least one of the seat base or the infant carrier and configured to provide an indication to a user that the seat base is properly secured to the seat of the vehicle.

Abstract: A carrier for an infant car seat includes a lower support unit, two pairs of position adjusting units connected with the lower support unit, two pairs of angle adjusting units connected with the position adjusting units, and a pair of upper support bars connected with the angle adjusting units. An infant car seat is placed and supported between the upper support bars. Thus, the carrier is used to fix and support the infant car seat and can be placed indoors and outdoors. In addition, the carrier can be directly taken out of the car to support the infant car seat, so that the user can place and carry the infant car seat easily and conveniently.

Abstract: A multi-point locking system for a carseat including a base having an upper surface, a lower surface, front and rear ends, and left and right sides, the lower surface dimensioned to rest upon a vehicle seat and a seat having a seating surface and an exterior surface, the exterior surface removably engagable with the upper surface of the base. Four locking points removably engage the seat to the base comprising two spaced apart rear locking points positioned toward the rear end of the base and two spaced apart front locking points positioned toward the front end of the base. An actuator control releases the engagement between the seat and the base.

Abstract: Embodiments of a highly protective, safe and strong car seat are disclosed and include an outer protective shell, an inner seat, a suspension system connecting and permitting relative movement between the inner seat and the outer protective shell, and a harness adapted to hold an occupant to the inner seat and not attached to the outer protective shell. In the case of an accident, regardless of the direction in which the seat is facing and regardless of whether the result is a sudden acceleration and/or deceleration, the inner seat will move inside the frame, and the suspension system will absorb some, much, or all of the energy. Energy not absorbed by the suspension system may be absorbed by the inner seat itself. The frame is of extremely high strength and will remain structurally intact in almost all circumstances thereby protecting the occupant of the car seat.

Abstract: A baby car seat with a two-use release mechanism includes a baby car seat releasable from a mobile rack and base by pulling a handle in same place and same direction at one end of the baby car seat. The baby car seat is equipped with a set of first hooks for releasably anchoring on a mobile rack to use as a baby seat-stroller, a set of anchor rods for engaging by a set of second hooks 31 to be connected to a base for installing on a vehicle seat without the troublesome of tying and untying safety seat in the vehicle, and a set of sliding shifters for disengaging the set of second hooks from the set of anchor rods so as to release baby car seat from the base.

Abstract: An inflatable child seat for use in an airplane having a base panel having at least one inflatable air chamber is provided. The inflatable child seat also includes two side panels, each of which have at least one inflatable air chamber. Both side panels are connected to the base panel. A back panel is further provided, having at least one inflatable air chamber, and is connected to the two side panels and the base panel. The back panel is disposed at an angle relative to the base panel. The inflatable child seat also has a belt configured to restrain a child in the seat. The inflatable child seat additionally has a cavity disposed in the back panel and is configured for receiving a seat belt from an airplane or car seat for securing the child seat to the airplane or car seat. The inflatable child seat is provided with at least one port that is in communication with one or more of the air chambers and serves as the means for inflating and deflating these chambers.

Abstract: A car seat and base are provided for controlling movement of the car seat during deceleration of a vehicle in which the car seat and base are secured.