Abstract: In one example, a vehicle seat includes a non-woven and a J-clip, wherein the non-woven is secured to the J-clip to define a single component. The vehicle seat includes a trim cover attached to the non-woven, and the J-clip is attached to a cushion frame to attach the trim cover to the cushion frame.

Abstract: A headrest device may include a first plate, a second plate, and a locking mechanism, where the second plate is free to shift in any direction along a surface of the first plate while the locking mechanism is in an unlocked state, and where the second plate is prevented from shifting along the surface of the first plate when the locking mechanism is in a locked state. A method may include forming a first plate, forming a second plate, and attaching a locking mechanism to the second plate, where the second plate is free to shift in any direction along a surface of the first plate while the locking mechanism is in an unlocked state, and where the second plate is prevented from shifting along the surface of the first plate when the locking mechanism is in a locked state.

Abstract: A seat cover for a vehicle may include a lower or bench portion sized and configured to extend over a horizontally-oriented top of a bench of a vehicle seat. The lower portion may include a first section and a second section separated by a slit. The seat cover for the vehicle may also include an upper or backrest portion coupled to the lower portion. The upper portion may be sized and configured to extend upwardly over a backrest of the vehicle seat.

Abstract: The invention relates to a device for influencing a backward movement of a seat (1), in particular a backrest part (1.1) of the seat (1), with at least one deformation element (4) arranged in a hinged area (7) of the seating part (1.2) of the seat (1), the deformation element (4) being configured such that the deformation element can be deformed due to a force acting on the seating part (1.2) and/or the back part (1.1) at a predefined torque curve. The invention also relates to a seat (1), in particular a vehicle seat, comprising a seating part (1.2), a backrest part (1.1) and the type of device.

Abstract: The invention provides an improved infant dining chair including a seat unit, a dining table unit, two front chair leg adjusting units, a front chair leg unit, two rear chair leg adjusting units and a rear chair leg unit. The seat unit is pivoted with two front and two rear connecting pipe bodies, and the dining table unit. Each of the connecting pipe bodies is sleeved with one of the chair leg adjusting units. The chair leg unit is provided with two front supporting pipe bodies including a plurality of height adjusting holes. Each of the front elastic positioners is engaged in one of the front height adjusting holes, and each of the rear elastic positioners is engaged in one of the rear height adjusting holes.

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: The present invention discloses a foldable mechanism and an infant carrier thereof. The foldable mechanism includes a first mount, a second mount and a locking member movably disposed between the first mount and the second mount. The first mount is pivotally connected to the second mount. The infant carrier is locked in the folded state when the first mount rotates to a first rotating position relative to the second mount. The infant carrier is locked in the expanded state when the first mount rotates to a second rotating position relative to the second mount. The first mount is locked at the first rotating position or the second rotating position via movement of the locking member, so as to make the foldable mechanism have a simple folding mechanical design and improve folding stability of the foldable mechanism.

Abstract: A reversible seat assembly for use in an automotive vehicle has a seat cushion, a seat back and a bolster. The seat cushion extends between a front end and a rear end. The bolster is operatively coupled to the seat cushion for movement between a deployed position when the seat back is adjacent the rear or front end of the seat cushion and a retracted position when the seat back is between the rear and front ends of the seat cushion to allow the seat back to rotate between a forward-facing seating position and a rearward-facing seating position.

Abstract: An occupant posture control method is provided that can suppress motion sickness. The occupant posture control method predicts a vehicle motion based on information relating to the vehicle motion, and imparts a stimulus that generates a muscle tension such that the occupant assumes a posture corresponding to the vehicle motion, when a predicted vehicle motion occurs.

Abstract: An office-type chair includes a base, a height-adjustable pedestal extending upward from the base, a seat assembly including a rear seat part and a front seat part, and a linkage system connecting the pedestal to the seat assembly. The linkage system is adapted to pivot the seat assembly between a lowered position to serve as a task chair and an elevated position to serve as an elevated sitting support. A backrest arrangement may extend from the seat assembly. In the lowered position, the front and rear seat parts are both generally horizontally oriented. In the elevated position, the rear seat part may have a slight forward tilt and be positioned higher than in the lowered position, and the front seat part may extend at a downward angle relative to the rear seat part.

Abstract: A vehicle seat in the present disclosure includes a seat cushion; a seatback; a sliding device configured to slidably support a seat main body that includes the seat cushion and the seatback; a first locking mechanism configured to restrict a sliding movement of the seat main body when the seat cushion and the seatback are placed in an occupiable state; a tip-up mechanism configured to rotationally displace the seat cushion in conjunction with a frontward tilting movement of the seatback; and a second locking mechanism configured to restrict a sliding movement of the seat main body when an elevation angle of the seat cushion exceeds a preset angle by an operation of the tip-up mechanism.

Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a travel pillow. The travel pillow comprises a connecting rod having a first end and a second end, and a first pillow body and a second pillow body. Each of the first pillow body and the second pillow body comprises a frame and a soft cushion mounted on the frame. One end of the frame of the first pillow body is coupled to the first end of the connecting rod. The first pillow body is configured to be rotated at the first end of the connecting rods and locked at a predetermined angle. One end of the frame of the second pillow body is coupled to the second end of the connecting rod. The second pillow body is configured to be rotated at the second end of the connecting rods and locked at a predetermined angle. The travel pillow has a height which is adjusted by changing the angle between the first pillow body and the connecting rod and the angle between the second pillow body and the connecting rod. Moreover, a fastening means is used for carrying and securing the travel pillow.

Abstract: A system includes an adapter and a lock. The adapter includes a flexible collar and an attachment structure. The flexible collar is configured to at least partially surround a portion of the wheelchair such that the flexible collar engages the portion of the wheelchair and aids in preventing rotation of the adapter relative to the portion of the wheelchair. The attachment structure has a first arm attached to and extending from the flexible collar and a second arm attached to and extending from the flexible collar. The lock includes a body and a mounting platform attached thereto. The body of the lock is configured to engage the attachment structure to aid in maintaining the flexible collar in a closed position. The mounting platform has one or more coupling mechanisms attached thereto for use in removably mounting one or more accessories to the system.

Abstract: Systems and methods for moving a convertible bench between a first position, which presents a backrest, and a second position, which presents a table top, is described herein. While the described systems can include any suitable component, in some cases, they include a base having a first end piece that has a first set of legs with a first arched leg support that extends between the first set of legs and a second end piece having a second set of legs with a second arched leg support that extends between the second set of legs. The bench further includes a backrest/table portion that is hingedly coupled to the base so as to be pivotable from a first position that presents a backrest to a second position that presents a table top. Other implementations are described.

Abstract: Infant car seats with improved handles and other features are described. An infant car seat and associated handle may collectively include multiple supports, including a lower support configured to engage a hand of a user and an upper support configured to engage an arm of the user. Examples of lower supports include an opening in a seat shell, a tubular member, or a hinged handle. Examples of upper support mays include a semicircular portion or a loop included in the handle and configured to at least partially encircle or otherwise engage an arm of the user. These and other features may increase the ease and comfort with which the user may carry the infant car seat.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a headrest controlling apparatus, and more particularly, to a headrest controlling apparatus which includes a headrest cover, a bracket installed on a stay rod, and a locking member installed in the bracket to fix a position of a headrest, wherein the headrest cover includes a stay rod coupling part to which the stay rod is rotatably coupled, and thus the headrest controlling apparatus can minimize a distance from the stay rod to a front lower edge of the apparatus, can be easily assembled due to the modularized bracket and locking member, and can be easily operated due to increased precision of the locking member.

Abstract: A trim cover assembly for a vehicle seat assembly, a vehicle seat assembly, and a method of assembling the trim cover are provided. The trim cover assembly has a first trim member with a first surface to form a seating surface and a second surface opposite to the first surface. A second trim member is provided for connection to a seat member, and has first and second side regions each extending between first and second end regions. The first and second end regions are connected adjacent to first and second edges of the first trim member, respectively. A central region of the second trim member is connected to the second surface of the first trim member via a first seam.

Abstract: A vehicle seat headrest has a first sub-piece facing a seat occupant head, a second sub-piece and an energy storage device with a trigger actuator arranged between the first sub-piece and the second sub-piece. The first sub-piece is moveable relative to the second sub-piece out of a use position into a safety position along a movement direction towards the a seat occupant head as a result of an accident under the effect of a discharge of the energy storage device, which is actuated by the trigger actuator. The headrest is configured such that the volume of an expansion area is increased while the first sub-piece is moved relative to the second sub-piece as a result of an accident and by the effect of the discharge of the energy storage device. The headrest has a sealing device between the first sub-piece and the second sub-piece to delimit the expansion area.

Abstract: Aspects of the disclosure include a frame that has an arc-shaped structure configured to create a space between the wrap-around shield and a child safety seat arranged inward from the frame. A first end of the frame is configured to curve toward a second end of the frame. The second end of the frame is also configured to curve toward the first end of the frame, and the first end and the second end having a respective profile that has a height which increases as the first end and the second end curve toward each other. A first connecting member connected to the first end of the frame, the first connecting member comprising a tether for connecting to a first latch of a rear seat.

Abstract: Armrest (10) comprising a base (19) and an arm (13) that can be moved by a mount (17) between at least one use position and a non-use position, wherein the arm (13) is movable by the mount (17) axially of a pivot axis (a) between a proximal and a distal position, and is pivotable about the pivot axis (a) between a primary and a secondary position, wherein the armrest (10) has an actuator (30) comprising a motor drive having a drive part (29) that is movable between a first and a second position in order to displace the arm (13) in a first direction (y1) between the non-use position and the use position, at least in part, wherein the actuator (30) has at least one spring (21) that can be tensioned upon movement of the drive part (29) or an additional drive part (29) of the actuator (30), wherein the arm (13) can be moved axially, in a second direction (y2) by the spring (21), which second direction is directed opposite the first direction (y1).