Abstract: A vehicle seat is provided for easy modification from a normal seat to a child's seat and restored from the child's seat to the normal seat and has excellent cushioning and restraining effects and a high degree of safety. The vehicle seat includes a sitting portion, an abdominal protecting pad housed in and upwardly pivotal from the sitting portion, side supporting members housed in and forwardly projectable from a seat back portion, and seat belts which can be attached to or detached from the abdominal protecting pad after being removed from the seat back portion or the side supporting members.

Abstract: An arrangement for supporting a rotation adjustment mechanism of a rotary body in a vehicle seat, wherein the rotary body is supported between a bracket fixed to the seat and a hinge element having no rotation adjustment mechanism. A part of the bracket is provided within the rotary body and disposed substantially at a central vertical line of that particular rotary body. The rotation adjustment mechanism is attached on such part of the bracket, whereas on the other hand, the hinge element is disposed in one of two symmetrical lateral sides of the rotary body relative to the afore-said central vertical line. Hence, a load applied to the rotary body is mainly received by the bracket and escaped therethrough to the vehicle seat.

Abstract: A car seat is provided with a seat part and a backrest and equipped with a headrest region, wherein the backside of the back support is formed a backrest surface of a child seat. The backrest surface can be moved in the travel direction to be used as a child seat from the usage position for adults and the back support is attached to the seat part with an inclination-adjusting fixture, enabling adjustment of the inclination around a lower horizontal axis. The backrest is provided with a lower backrest region attached to the inclination-adjusting fixture, as well as with an upper backrest region, which can be rotated around an upper horizontal axis by means of a fixable hinge fixture hinged on the lower region of the backrest. The lower backrest region can be adjusted with an inclination-adjusting fixture forward into at least an almost horizontal position and the upper backrest region can be adjusted with a hinge fixture into a position inclined in the travel direction.

Abstract: A vehicle seat allowing an occupant to face in a first direction or a second direction comprising a seat frame and a seat base having a first seat back and a recess portion. Further, the vehicle seat provides a means for pivotally connecting the first seat back to the seat base and provides for the first seat back to be removably positioned within the recess. A back support assembly having a second seat back is operatively associated with said seat base.

Abstract: A vehicle seat allowing an occupant to either face in a first direction or a second opposed direction is provided. The seat comprises a base that allows for the back rest of the seat to be moved, alternatively, forward or back on a cushion such that the user may select whether he will ride facing towards the direction of the automobile's movement or facing away from the direction of movement. The seat further comprises a pop-up seat cushion which allows the occupant to open up the seat cushion to sit more securely within the seat cushion while having side cushions for added support and impact resistance. The present apparatus provides better security for small children and pregnant, elderly or otherwise more fragile adults. The seat allows children to be placed such that they do not face the direction of oncoming traffic and instead ride in the more generally agreed to be secure direction of travel.

Abstract: A video imaging apparatus for receiving, recording, and displaying images from a vehicle in which the video camera connects to a lateral upper portion of a seat in the vehicle. A member communicates light representative of an image to an image receiver. A mount selectively orients the angular view of the image receiver. A method of providing vehicles with after-market imaging apparatus and installation thereof is disclosed.

Abstract: A child seat for use in an automotive vehicle, having a seat cushion pivotally mounted at its rear end on the bottom of a recessed portion in a back rest of a vehicle seat to be stored in an upright condition in the recessed portion during non-use of the child seat and pulled out from the recessed portion for use in a horizontal condition, wherein the child seat is provided with support means for supporting the seat cushion in the horizontal condition when pulled out from the recessed portion of the vehicle seat.

Abstract: A seat for vehicle includes a base member secured to a seat cushion; a rotating arm rotatably supported by the base member through a reclining mechanism; a seat back tiltable with respect to the seat cushion; a center-folding mechanism rotatably supported on the rotating side of the rotating arm; and an arm plate secured to each frame on both sides of the seat back. A second interlocking cam is capable of advancing or retreating into the base member side by a first interlocking cam secured to the arm plate. The base member is provided with a cut-away portion at a predetermined point for containing an engaging portion provided on the tip of the second interlocking cam and for enabling the first and second interlocking cams to act in cooperation, only when the rotating arm is positioned at a predetermined tilt angle.

Abstract: In an apparatus for permitting pass-through between a vehicle compartment and a trunk room of a motor vehicle, a first hook is provided on a forward foldable portion of a seat back of the rear seat, and a second hook that is engageable with the first hook is provided on the seat back. The first and second hooks are normally biased by coil springs in such a direction as to engage these hooks with each other. A vehicle-compartment-side strap and a trunk-room-side strap are provided for rotating the first hook and the second hook, respectively, so as to release the engagement of these hooks. A lock device is also provided for limiting rotation of the first hook while the forward foldable portion is in the upright portion, thus making it impossible to release the engagement of the first hook with the second hook by pulling the vehicle-compartment-side strap.

Abstract: A car seat is provided with a seat part and a backrest and equipped with a headrest region, wherein on the backside of the back support is formed a backrest surface of a child seat. The backrest surface can be moved in the travel direction to be used as a child seat from the usage position for adults and the back support is attached to the seat part with an inclination-adjusting fixture, enabling adjustment of the inclination around a lower horizontal axis. The backrest is provided with a lower backrest region attached to the inclination-adjusting fixture, as well as with an upper backrest region, which can be rotated around an upper horizontal axis by means of a fixable hinge fixture hinged on the lower region of the backrest. The lower backrest region can be adjusted with an inclination-adjusting fixture forward into at least an almost horizontal position and the upper backrest region can be adjusted with a hinge fixture into a position inclined in the travel direction.

Abstract: A tumble seat for use in a vehicle including a seat cushion supported on a frame and a seat back connected to the seat cushion. First supports depend from the frame and have a first pivot connection for pivotally attaching the frame to the vehicle. The seat may be rotated about the first pivot connection between an operative position in which the seat cushion is generally horizontal so that an occupant may be seated on the seat and a nonoperative position in which the seat is rotated from the operative position about the first pivot connection. Second supports depend from the frame in spaced relation from the first supports and include ends for attaching to the vehicle when the seat is in the operative position. A latch mechanism is operatively attached to the frame for securing and unsecuring the ends to and from the vehicle when the seat is in the operative position. A lockout mechanism prevents the seat from rotating about the first pivot connection from the operative position to the nonoperative position.

Abstract: A video imaging apparatus for receiving, recording, and displaying images from a motor vehicle in which the video camera rigidly connects to a support member in a headrest protion of a seat in the motor vehicle. A video recorder mounts in a slidable drawer in a seat cushion, which drawer is selectively moveable from a first position recessed in the seat to a second position outwardly of the seat for selective access to the video recorder. The video recorder communicates with the video camera, as well as with a image display device mounted within the motor vehicle.

Abstract: A vehicle seat comprising a seat frame and a seat base with a back support assembly including a first backrest and a second backrest longitudinally movable along the seat frame from a first position to a second position enabling a seated occupant to rest the his back against the first backrest and face in a first direction and reversibly enabling a seated occupant to rest his back against a second backrest and face in a second direction.

Abstract: An improved operator's station includes an improved three position seat assembly which allows the operator to stand, perch or sit while maintaining the operator's eyes at essentially the same vertical level. The seat assembly includes a back rest, a seat that may be raised and lowered, and a movable shelf or perch positioned between the back rest and the seat. In a stand mode of operation, the seat is lowered and the shelf is raised; in a perch mode of operation, the shelf is lowered to provide a partial support for the weight of the operator; and, in a sit mode of operation, the seat is raised for substantially full support of the weight of the operator and the shelf is raised to be flush with the back rest. Two sets of foot pedals are provided in the improved operator's station. A first set of pedals is on the floor and includes a brake pedal and a power pedal. These pedals are operated when the operator is either standing or perching.

Abstract: A child restraint seat assembly integral with a passenger seat in a vehicle. The child seat includes a back support constructed and arranged to support a torso of a child in a seated posture. A bottom support is pivotally mounted to the back support and moveable between a stowed position and a deployed position for supporting the child in the seated posture when in the deployed position. A pair of shoulder belts extend over the back support and are constructed and arranged to secure the torso of the child to the back support. A pair of lap belts extend over the bottom support and are constructed and arranged to secure a lap region of the child. A crotch belt is integrally connected to the lap belts and extends upwardly from the bottom support for locking engagement with the shoulder belts.

Abstract: Vehicle seats are disclosed including a seat, a backrest interconnected with the seat, a guide for displaceably removing the backrest along the seat from the rear to the front of the seat, and a lock for locking the backrest in an arbitrarily selected position between the rear and front portions of the seat.

Abstract: A folding passenger seat assembly with integral child restraint for a motor vehicle includes a seat portion and a backrest portion hinged to the seat portion. A seat latch finger selectively locks the backrest portion in a vertical use position. A child seat is integrally recessed within the backrest portion and includes a hinged bottom cushion. The backrest portion and child seat are interlocked so that the bottom cushion of the child seat can only be deployed if the backrest portion is latched in its vertical use position. Conversely, the backrest portion cannot be folded down if the child seat is deployed. The child seat includes a throw bolt at its hinge point for constantly and unyieldingly locking the bottom cushion in its stowed condition until deliberately released therefrom. Such deliberate release is accomplished by a footrest actuator on the bottom cushion.

Abstract: The seat assembly for an interior of a motor vehicle comprises a seat back having a recess including a bottom, and a collapsible stroller having a deployed position and a retracted position adapted to be received in the recess. The stroller includes a pair of opposed frame members defining a plane, a pair of rear wheel support members, a pair of connecting links, and a pair of front wheel support members. Each of the rear wheel support members is connected to a frame member at a first connection point and pivotable thereabout between a first position corresponding to the deployed position of the stroller and a second position corresponding to the retracted position of the stroller. In their second position, the rear wheel support members lie substantially in the plane defined by the frame.

Abstract: A child seat (10) for a vehicle has a seat belt system (12) for restraining a seated child. The seat belt system (12) includes seat belt webbing (16), a pair of webbing anchors (150, 160), and a retractor assembly (18). The webbing (16) has a plurality of sections including first and second shoulder belt sections (64, 74), each which has an upper end and a lower end. The webbing anchors (150, 160) permanently attach the upper ends (154, 164) of the shoulder belt sections (64, 74) to the seat back (24). The retractor assembly (18) takes up slack in the webbing (16) by pulling the lower ends (170, 172) of the shoulder belt sections (64, 74) toward the seat cushion (22).

Abstract: A vehicle seat assembly includes a locking mechanism for locking a seat component in a stowed or use position for preventing sudden pivotal movement of the seat component in a sudden high energy acceleration or deceleration. The locking mechanism includes a support bracket adapted for mounting on the vehicle floor and a pivot plate pivotally mounted to the support bracket. The pivot plate is secured to the vehicle seat component for pivotal movement therewith. The pivot plate includes a plurality of lock teeth extending therefrom. A pendulum member or pawl is pivotally connected to the support bracket and operative for locking engagement with the lock teeth for preventing substantial seat component movement in a forward or rearward high energy impact.

Abstract: To form a child seat having relatively wide regulated side walls in a relatively thin folding seat back for a wagon or light van, without changing the hip point of the rear seat passenger, the rear seat is divided into a first wide seat back and a second narrow seat back in such a way as to be folded up frontward separately, a recessed seat back portion of the child seat is formed at roughly a vehicle-middle portion of the first wide seat back, a child seat cushion of the child seat is pivotally mounted at the child seat recessed seat back of the first wide seat back, and in particular, two side wall portions of the child seat are formed by a first projecting portion of the first wide seat back along an inner stepped portion of the recessed seat back portion and by a second projecting portion the second narrow seat back along an inner end surface of the second narrow seat back, respectively, in such a way that the child seat cushion can be accommodated in the recessed seat back portion when not used.

Abstract: A convertible vehicle child safety seat that permits the seat to be safely used by a child as well as by an adult without any modification of the seat. The convertible vehicle child safety seat is easily operated by any adult passenger of a vehicle without any special training or instructions. The convertible vehicle child safety seat automatically converts to a seat for an adult when it is not in use by a child. The convertible vehicle child safety seat is particularly suited for use in public transportation vehicles such as buses, railway passenger cars and the like, particularly since such vehicles have no provisions for protecting young children.

Abstract: A seat cushion is bisected into a front seat cushion and a rear seat cushion. The front seat cushion is liftably and lowerably supported through a lifting mechanism which includes a front link and a rear link. When the seat back is reclined rearwards, a locking pin of a locking bar is separated from a locking claw and slid forwards by a biasing force provided by the front link intended to be tilted down rearwards by a resilient force of a spring. As a result, the front seat cushion is moved rearwards in a manner to follow the reclining of the seat back. The lifted seat cushion does not hinder the reclining of the seat back, and no gap is created between the seat cushion and the seat back. The front seat cushion is lifted to constitute a child seat, and a front seat back and a rear seat back of a seat back are opened longitudinally to constitute a baby basket. Thus, a central seat can be utilized for a baby, a child and an adult.

Abstract: A child safety seat designed for permanent installation in a vehicle seat has a seat portion and a backrest portion. A pivot device projects from the seat for pivotally mounting the seat in a cut-out in the backrest of a vehicle seat, and the safety seat can be rotated between an upright position where the backrest portion is flush with the vehicle seat backrest, and a retracted position in which the seat portion is flush with the vehicle seat backrest. An air bag and air bag actuator is mounted on a column at the forward end of the seat, and the air bag actuator is connected to the air bag trigger circuit of the vehicle electrical system so that the safety seat air bag will be inflated in the event that the vehicle driver air bag is inflated.

Abstract: A seat assembly is disclosed comprising a pivotable backrest, an auxiliary seat, and first and second latches. The first latch is fixedly connected to the bottom cushion and pivotable about a pivot point between a deployed position and a stowed position. The first latch has an opening and a groove extending from the opening, the opening including an arcuate border having a substantially constant radius from the pivot point. The second latch includes a lower bracket arm and an upper bracket arm connected to the backrest, the upper bracket arm including a latch finger and a crank. In a first position, the latch finger engages a catch in the lower bracket arm to lock the backrest in the use position and a distal end of the crank extends into the opening of the first latch. In a second position, the latch finger does not engage the catch and the distal end of the crank extends into the groove of the first latch.

Abstract: A built-in baby seat including a retractable seat, which can be made of fabric, leather, synthetic leather, plastic, or any other similar material. The seat includes a mounting bar that can be shaped as a semiarch, a semicircle, a semiquadrangle, a semirectangle or semitriangle. The bar is made of iron, aluminum, plastic or any similar material, and is covered with plastic foam and/or rubber, which is in turn covered with some finishing material (leather, fabric, synthetic leather, plastic, or the like).

Abstract: A vehicle seat comprises a main seat portion, a main backrest rotatably attached to the main seat portion, and a retractable sub vehicle seat. The sub vehicle seat has a recess formed on a rear side of the main backrest, a sub backrest rotatably attached to the main backrest, and a locking mechanism for holding the sub backrest on a retracted position or an upright position. The main backrest has a frame assembly rotatably attached to the main seat portion, a front cushion section attached to a front side of the frame assembly, and a rear cushion section attached to a rear side of the frame assembly. The rear cushion section is positioned in a bottom of the recess for supporting buttocks of a passenger who sits on the recess. The rear cushion section has a dent portion for supporting the buttocks and a bulged portion for supporting thighs of the passenger.

Abstract: A child restraint assembly is integrated into the backrest portion of a passenger seat in motor vehicle. The assembly includes a rear cushion and a pivoting bottom cushion for supporting a child in a seated posture. Left and right safety belts extend in a generally vertical direction over the torso of the child to secure the child on the rear and bottom cushions. The left and right safety belts are wound on individual retractor spools each having a respective vertical axis of rotation which allows the left and right safety belts to emanate in opposing horizontal directions. A diverter plate is positioned near the retractor spools for redirecting each of the left and right safety belts from the generally horizontal direction upon which each emanates from its respective retractor spool to the generally vertical use direction, thus providing more efficient and beneficial packaging options.

Abstract: A seat assembly including an integrated child seat assembly for a motor vehicle comprises a seat frame including a seat cushion frame and a seat back frame. A cushion assembly is mounted on the seat frame assembly and includes a movable cushion construction mounted for movement between (1) an adult position wherein the cushion assembly including the movable cushion construction provides an adult seat cushion and a cushioned adult seat back for engaging the back of an adult sitting on the adult seat cushion, and (2) a child position wherein the cushion assembly including the movable cushion construction provides a child's seat and a cushioned child's seat back. An adult seat belt assembly is mounted with respect to the seat assembly, and a child's seat belt assembly is provided with the integrated child's seat assembly.

Abstract: To form a child seat having relatively wide regulated side walls in a relatively thin folding seat back for a wagon or light van, without changing the hip point of the rear seat passenger, the rear seat is divided into a first wide seat back and a second narrow seat back in such a way as to be folded up frontward separately, a recessed seat back portion of the child seat is formed at roughly a vehicle-middle portion of the first wide seat back, a child seat cushion of the child seat is pivotally mounted at the child seat recessed seat back of the first wide seat back, and in particular, two side wall portions of the child seat are formed by a first projecting portion of the first wide seat back along an inner stepped portion of the recessed seat back portion and by a second projecting portion the second narrow seat back along an inner end surface of the second narrow seat back, respectively, in such a way that the child seat cushion can be accommodated in the recessed seat back portion when not used.

Abstract: A child restraint seat disposed in a cavity of an adult seat back for restraining a child in a seat. The child restraint seat comprises a child seat portion pivotal between a folded position recessed in the cavity and an unfolded use position against the adult seat portion. A child backrest portion is moveable between a stowed position in the cavity and an outwardly extending inclined position. A first hinge automatically pivots the lower end of the child backrest from the stowed position to the inclined position and a second hinge automatically extends the upper end of the child backrest forward of the cavity in response to the pivotal movement of the child seat portion from the folded position to the unfolded use position. A headrest member is coupled to the child seat portion by a pivot member for automatically pivoting the headrest from a closed position to an open position raised above and aligned with the adult and child backrest portions.

Abstract: A two level convertible child car seat comprising a frame adapted to be releasably secured to an automobile seat using an existing seat belt, the frame defining a seat to receive a child, and a selectively retractable seat hinged to the frame back the retractable seat folding into and out of a recess. The frame comprises a base, an angled back and a pair of opposite facing sides extending between the base portion and the back portion. A resilient shell is disposed over the frame or the frame and shell is formed from a single piece. The shell defines a child receptive seating area which is padded. The seating area defines a recess which receives the retractable seat when folded. A harness comprised of a torso plate and a set of straps secures the child in the seat.

Abstract: A vehicle seat assembly having a seat back, a seat bottom and a headrest coupled to the seat back and slidably moveable between a lower position against the seat back and an upper position spaced above the seat back. A child restraint seat is recessed in the seat back and pivotal between a folded position against the seat back and an unfolded use position extending downwardly against the seat bottom. An interlocking member includes a support housing for slidably receiving the headrest and a latch coupled to the support housing interacts between the headrest and child seat for locking the child seat in the folded position in response to the headrest being raised to any selective position above the lower position and unlocking the child seat to allow pivotal movement to the unfolded use position when the headrest is in the lower position.

Abstract: A seat interlock system for use with a vehicular seat having a fold-down seatback equipped with a deployable integral child seat. An interlock mechanism is interdisposed between a seatback latching mechanism and a child seat latching mechanism. When the seatback is in its normal upright and latched condition, the interlock mechanism permits the child seat to be deployed. If the seatback is not latched, a movable member of the interlock mechanism prevents deployment of the child seat. Upon deployment of the integral child seat, the movable member interacts with the seatback latching mechanism in such a way as to prevent the seatback from being unlatched, thereby preventing folding of the seatback. The seat interlock system also includes an inertia responsive latching mechanism for preventing deployment of the integral child seat when the seatback is subject to a deceleration force exceeding a predetermined threshold value.

Abstract: A vehicle seat integrated to selectively provide an adult seat in an adult seat mode and a child's seat in a child seat mode, the child's seat including a child's seat belt assembly including a pair of shoulder belts extending from the cushioned child's seat back over the shoulders of a child in a sitting position on the cushioned child's seat. Each of the shoulder belts when the child's seat belt assembly is in a restraint condition including a generally straight portion which extends forwardly from a position rearwardly of a support surface provided by the child's seat back through a space in the cushioned child's seat back accommodating the same to a position adjacent the child's shoulder.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a "fold-out" or integral child seat having a mechanism interconnecting a seatback member, a headrest member and a seat member for causing coordinated movement therebetween. When it is desired to deploy the integral child seat, the seatback member is moved to a tilted position and the headrest member is elevated while the seat member is moved to a lowered position for establishing an upright sitting position. Additionally, the integral child seat may be deployed to a reclined position wherein the seatback member is automatically moved to a second tilted position and the headrest member is moved to a second elevated position in coordination with the movement of the seat member to a second lowered position. As a result, movement of the integral child seat between its stowed and first and second deployed positions can be accomplished with relative ease and convenience to the person attempting such movement.

Abstract: An energy absorbing fastener apparatus is disclosed for fastening an integral child seat disposed within a primary passenger seat back of a primary passenger seat of a motor vehicle. The apparatus interconnects the child seat to a frame of the primary passenger seat back and includes a stress raiser to induce energy absorbing shearing and plastic deformation of the fastener apparatus.

Abstract: A retractor (24) for seat belt webbing (22) includes a first spool (60) for a first wound length of seat belt webbing (30) and a second spool (62) for a second wound length of seat belt webbing (32). The first and second spools (60, 62) are supported for winding and unwinding rotation. The retractor (24) further includes a cinch mechanism (110). The cinch mechanism (110) blocks unwinding rotation of the first spool (60) in response to a first amount of rotation of the spools (60, 62) which includes a predetermined amount of unwinding rotation of the second spool (62). The cinch mechanism (110) blocks unwinding rotation of the second spool (62) in response to a second amount of rotation of the spools (60, 62) which includes a predetermined amount of unwinding rotation of the first spool (60).

Abstract: A seat interlock system for use with a vehicular seat having a fold-down seatback equipped with a deployable integral child seat. An interlock mechanism is interdisposed between a seatback latching mechanism and a child seat latching mechanism. When the seatback is in its normal upright and latched condition, the interlock mechanism permits the child seat to be deployed. If the seatback is not latched, a movable member of the interlock mechanism prevents deployment of the child seat. Upon deployment of the integral child seat, the movable member interacts with the seatback latching mechanism in such a way as to prevent the seatback from being unlatched, thereby preventing folding of the seatback. The seat interlock system also includes an inertia responsive latching mechanism for preventing deployment of the integral child seat when the seatback is subject to a deceleration force exceeding a predetermined threshold value.

Abstract: An integral child seat having a detachable booster seat in which one panel of a child seat is removable from the child seat and can be placed at another seating position on the seat assembly and attached thereto to provide a raised seating surface for a child who is too large to use the integrated child seat. This eliminates the need to purchase an after market booster seat for use after the integrated child seat has been outgrown. The integrated child seat remains usable by a child with the booster seat is in use at another seating position.

Abstract: A "fold-out" or integral child restraint seat having a mechanism interconnecting a seatback member and a seat member for causing coordinated movement therebetween. When it is desired to deploy the integral child seat, the seatback member is automatically moved to its reclined operative position in coordination with movement of the seat member to its lowered operative position. Conversely, when it is desired to stow the integral child seat, the seatback member is automatically moved to its upright storage position in coordination with movement of the seat member to its raised storage position. As a result, movement of the integral child seat between its stowed and deployed positions can be accomplished in one operation for substantially enhancing the convenience afforded to the person attempting such movement.

Abstract: A linear-type belt retractor is disclosed which can be incorporated into the safety belt restraint system of a vehicular seat, auxiliary child seat or integral child seat. The linear-type belt retractor includes a stationary lock plate and a latch assembly supported for reciprocal longitudinal movement relative to the lock plate. A belt member of the safety belt restraint system is slidably secured to the latch assembly such that movement of the latch assembly in a first direction causes withdrawal of the belt member and movement in a second direction causes retraction thereof. The belt retractor also includes a biasing member for urging the latch assembly into locked engagement with the lock plate for inhibiting movement thereof in the first direction, and an actuation mechanism for selectively releasing the latch assembly for such movement.

Abstract: A vehicle seat having an integrated booster seat in which a child booster seat cushion is disposed within a cavity in the seat back and is rotatable to a forward extending use position spaced above the seat cushion providing a raised booster seat cushion for a child to elevate the child to a position in which an adult restraint system can be used with the child. The seat back has a movable panel which covers the cavity in the seat back in which the booster seat cushion is stored. Once the booster seat cushion has been moved to its use position, the panel is returned to its closed position whereby the panel forms the seat back surface for both an adult and a child. The booster seat can be provided in a form of a removable module which can be removed from the seat back and replaced with another module containing unique features such as an integral child seat or an armrest module.

Abstract: The present invention is directed to a "fold-out" or integral child seat having a mechanism interconnecting a seatback member, a headrest member and a seat member for causing coordinated movement therebetween. When it is desired to deploy the integral child seat, the seatback member is moved to a tilted position and the headrest member is elevated while the seat member is moved to a lowered position for establishing an upright sitting position. Additionally, the integral child seat may be deployed to a reclined position wherein the seatback member is automatically moved to a second tilted position and the headrest member is moved to a second elevated position in coordination with the movement of the seat member to a second lowered position. As a result, movement of the integral child seat between its stowed and first and second deployed positions can be accomplished with relative ease and convenience to the person attempting such movement.

Abstract: An infant seat apparatus is described for a primary seat in a motor vehicle. The infant seating apparatus includes an infant seat cushion, an infant seat back and an overhead guide attached to an upper end of the infant seat back substantially perpendicular to the infant seat back. The guide projects toward a primary seat back of the primary seat, over the infant seat. The overhead guide directs the inflation of an airbag into the passenger compartment over the infant seat.

Abstract: A seat adapted to accommodate three passengers has a seat cushion and a seat back, three headrests are located in juxtaposed relationship along the upper edge of the seat back, the central headrest is coupled to a central armrest so that the headrest will retract into the seat back when the armrest is lowered and will be raised so that it extends upwardly from the upper edge of the seat back when the armrest is raised.

Abstract: A linear-type belt retractor is disclosed which can be incorporated into the safety belt restraint system of a vehicular seat, auxiliary child seat or integral child seat. The linear-type belt retractor includes a stationary lock plate and a latch assembly supported for reciprocal longitudinal movement relative to the lock plate. A belt member of the safety belt restraint is slidably secured to the latch assembly such that movement of the latch assembly in a first direction causes withdrawal of the belt member and movement in a second direction causes retraction thereof. The belt retractor is operable in a first mode for permitting movement of latch assembly on the lock plate in both directions, and in a second mode for inhibiting movement of the latch assembly in the first direction. A remote actuation mechanism is provided for automatically shifting the belt retractor into the second mode in response to fastening of a tongue plate of the safety belt restraint to a belt buckle member.

Abstract: A built-in child seat for an automotive vehicle is accommodated within a recess portion of a seat back of a bench type automotive seat. The child seat may be disposed in a retracted or unfolded position and is constructed such that, in an unfolded condition, wing portions are disposed on either side of the child seat cushion for stabilizing an occupant of the seat against laterally applied forces. Further, a T-shape chest support portion is rotatably hinged to a forward portion of the seat cushion to be upwardly oriented for stably supporting a seat occupant's body and legs with simple and convenient structure. Belt adjusting mechanisms are provided for allowing the child seat to be adjusted according to the size of the seat occupant.

Abstract: An integrated infant seat apparatus is described for a primary seat in a motor vehicle. The infant seating apparatus includes an infant seat cushion, an infant seat back and an overhead guide attached to an upper end of the infant seat back substantially perpendicular to the infant seat back. The infant seat is disposed on a tilting infant seat base, adapted to orient the overhead guide with an instrument panel mounted airbag, enabling the guide to direct the inflation of an airbag into the passenger compartment over the infant seat.

Abstract: A combination child's seat and armrest assembly includes an upper portion and lower portion. The portions are pivotably attached to each other at the front of the assembly, thereby providing for the raising and lowering of the upper portion. In this lowered position, the assembly functions as an armrest for the driver and passenger. In its raised position, a child may be seated facing front, or the bottom side of the raised upper portion. This positioning securely fits the child between the raised upper portion and the seat back of the vehicle's seat. A bed telescoping between the rear seat and the front seat may also be provided. A front bench seat includes three sections, two laterally movable end sections and a central backrest section. For entry into or exit from the back seat of the vehicle, one or the other of the end sections is moved inward toward the central section. The central section is comprised of a back half and a front half.