Car seat
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Car seat is a seat used in cars.
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[edit] Parts
[edit] Safety
A Child Restraint system, also commonly referred to as a child safety seat, or a car seat is a restraint which is secured to the seat of an automobile equipped with safety harnesses to hold a child in the event of a crash.
[edit] Ergonomy: Lumbar support
The lumbar is the region of the spine between the diaphragm and the pelvis; it supports the most weight and is the most flexible. The adjustable lumbar mechanisms in seats allow the user to change the seat back shape in this region to make it more comfortable.
[edit] Power seats
[edit] Adjustments
Adjustments includes:
- backrest angle
- cushion edge
- fore-and-aft position
- headrest angle
- headrest level
- lumbar position
- seat depth
- seat height
- the upper section of the seat backrest, may be tilted to the front for optimum, individual shoulder support
- variable head support at the sides
[edit] Power adjustment
In properly equiped cars, seats and mirrors can be adjusted using electric controls and the seat position can be stored in memory. These settings can then be recalled later with the push of a button. Most systems allow users to store more than one set of adjustments. This allows multiple drivers to store their comfort settings, or a single driver to store several different occupant positions.
See also: power mirrors.
[edit] Climate control and ventilation
Some vehicles includes the option of seat climate control (i.e. heating by seat warmers) and ventilation.
[edit] Backseats and fold-down
New car models includes fold-down seating (i.e. Toyota Corolla Spacio / Verso ), to gain transport space.
[edit] See also
- Armrest
- Ergonomy
- Headrest
- Lumbar support
- Maserati comfort pack: massaging seat.
- Reclining
- Seatbelt
- Seat heating
- Upholstery
[edit] External links
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