A restraint system is provided for a manned vehicle. The restraint system may optionally be automatically actuated; that is, hands-free to the seat occupant or occupants where the restraint system is vehicle-wide. The restraint system may comprise a first component including an upper restraint and at least one secondary restraint apparatus such as an airbag or a belt system. The restraint system may have a manual override so an occupant can exit when circumstances require, even if the automated parameters would otherwise keep the restraints locked.

A seating device for connection to a movement mechanism includes at least one seat and a fastening flange. The fastening flange has at least one flange clamping receptacle, and the seat has at least two seat clamping receptacles for connection to the fastening flange. At least one clamping device is provided, which extends in the direction of a clamping axis. The flange clamping receptacle is arranged in the direction of the clamping axis between two of the at least two seat clamping receptacles. The clamping device passes through the two seat clamping receptacles arranged on either side of the flange clamping receptacle and clamps them together in the direction of the clamping axis.

With reference to the Figures, wherein like numerals indicate like parts throughout the several views, a vehicle includes a vehicle seat that includes a seatback and a seat bottom that defines an occupant seating area. The seatback includes an inboard bolster and an outboard bolster spaced from the inboard bolster in a cross-seat direction with the occupant seating area between the inboard bolster and the outboard bolster. A arm is rotatably supported by the inboard bolster. The vehicle includes a computer that includes a processor and a memory storing instructions executable by the processor to detect an occupant in the occupant seating area and based on the detection of an occupant in the occupant seating area, rotate the arm toward the occupant seating area in response to detection of certain vehicle impacts.

A system includes a ride vehicle of an amusement park ride and a restraint system coupled to the ride vehicle and including a lock having a detector that may receive a wireless signal. Receiving the wireless signal causes the lock to lock or unlock and the restraint system may secure a rider within the ride vehicle.

A seatback includes a frame and a panel rotatably coupled to the frame. A support bracket is attached to the frame with a lever is rotatably coupled to the support bracket. The lever is configured to engage the panel with a frame supported actuator via a cable attached to the actuator and the lever.

Aspects of the disclosure relate to a method, apparatus, and system for restraining a passenger in a ride vehicle. The system includes a ride seat and a restraint system configured to restrain the passenger against the ride seat. The restraint system includes a crossbar for placing against the passenger, a support bar having a first support bar end coupled to the crossbar and a second support bar end rotatably coupled to a pivot mounted to an upper-rear portion of the ride seat, and a flap coupled to the support bar. The flap is configured to insert into, or extract from, a slot formed within a seat side structure when the support bar is rotated about the pivot and indicate whether the crossbar has attained a minimum closed position for restraining the passenger based on a position of a marking on the flap relative to the slot.

A vehicle safety seat for protecting a vehicle occupant from injury due to impact and airborne debris, in the event of a collision. The vehicle safety seat includes a seat bottom, a backrest, and a headrest, wherein the seat is secured to a frame. The frame is pivotally secured to the floor and frame of a vehicle, wherein the seat can recline immediately in advance of a collision for absorbing impact forces. The safety seat further includes telescoping shields that are retractably secured to the lateral sides of the seat bottom, backrest, and headrest. The shields are projected from the safety seat, creating a protective cocoon around the seat occupant prior to a collision. The seat is operably connected to one or more sensors that can detect an imminent collision between the vehicle and another object, wherein a pneumatic system deploys the shields and an electro-mechanical system reclines the seat.

A system includes a ride vehicle of an amusement park ride and a restraint system coupled to the ride vehicle and including a lock having a detector that may receive a wireless signal. Receiving the wireless signal causes the lock to lock or unlock and the restraint system may secure a rider within the ride vehicle.

With reference to the Figures, wherein like numerals indicate like parts throughout the several views, a vehicle includes a vehicle seat that includes a seatback and a seat bottom that defines an occupant seating area. The seatback includes an inboard bolster and an outboard bolster spaced from the inboard bolster in a cross-seat direction with the occupant seating area between the inboard bolster and the outboard bolster. A arm is rotatably supported by the inboard bolster. The vehicle includes a computer that includes a processor and a memory storing instructions executable by the processor to detect an occupant in the occupant seating area and based on the detection of an occupant in the occupant seating area, rotate the arm toward the occupant seating area in response to detection of certain vehicle impacts.

A device for restraining a passenger in a relaxed position for a vehicle seat and a method for controlling the device are configured such that when a seated passenger in an autonomous vehicle enters a relaxed mode, and thus is seated in a relaxed posture in the vehicle seat, and when a vehicle speed is greater than or equal to a predetermined speed, the device automatically operates such that legs of the seated passenger can be restrained, thereby effectively protecting the passenger in the relaxed position if an accident occurs. The device includes a rod member coupled to a seat cushion and configured to have a variable length; and a support foam connected to one end of the rod member and positioned in front of the seated passenger to restrain the legs of the seated passenger.