Method of and frame for restraining a machine on a vehicle seat
AssigneeRaindance Systems Pty Ltd.
InventorRobert Andrew Stevenson
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Abstract
A frame has a first frame portion configured to sit on a base of a vehicle seat and demountably receive a machine. A second portion of frame is coupled with and extends substantially upright from the first portion. The second portion is adjacent and bears against a back of the seat. Extending across the second portion from side to side is a lateral frame element. The lateral frame element enables the frame to be secured on and to the seat by way of a conventional seat belt. The frame also includes a pivoting support shown in this embodiment as a tray for supporting a box of capsules which are dispensed by the machine.
Claims16
A frame for restraining a machine on a vehicle seat having an associated seat belt, the frame comprising:
- a first portion configured to sit on the seat and demountably receive a machine;
- a second portion coupled with and extending substantially upright from the first portion;
- and,
- a lateral frame element that extends across the second portion from one side to another, the lateral frame element positioned wherein a lap portion of the fastened seat belt bears against the lateral frame element.
A frame for restraining a machine on a vehicle seat having an associated seat belt, the frame being configured to sit on the vehicle seat and engage the seat belt when the seat belt is in a fastened condition to secure the frame to the seat, the frame comprising a first portion configured to demountably receive the machine.
A method of restraining a machine on a vehicle seat having an associated seat belt, the method comprising:
- locating a frame, having a first portion configured to sit on the seat and demountably receive the machine and a second portion coupled with and extending substantially upright from the first portion, on the vehicle seat with the first portion on the seat and the second portion adjacent a back of the seat;
- fastening the seat belt of the seat wherein a strap of the seat belt passes over and across the second portion of the frame;
- locating the machine on the first portion;
- and
- demountably coupling the machine to the first portion.
Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.