Folding head restraint mechanism

US10377286B2 · kind B2 · utility

Assignee

• Adient Luxembourg Holding S.a.r.l. · LU

Inventors

• Michael Kapusky · South Lyon, US
• Patrick Donnelly · Brighton, US
• David J. Hayes · Boynton Beach, US
• Srinivasa Sanku · Canton, US
• Michael J. Leighton · LaSalle, CA
• Edward J. Lamont · Holland, US
• Joel Jamison · Dexter, US
• Kurt A. Seibold · Farmington Hills, US

Key dates

• Filing date: Apr 13, 2015
• Grant date: Aug 13, 2019
• Expiry date: Oct 3, 2035

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B60N2/856
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A mechanism for folding a head restraint for a backrest of a seat, including a head restraint and a cross portion, where the cross portion is fixed relative to the backrest. The cross portion defines a first pivot axis, which the head restraint is pivoted about. The cross portion includes a locking disc. The head restraint comprises a cam that pivots about a second pivot axis. The head restraint is configured to be positioned in a usage-position relative to the cross portion and a storage-position relative to the cross portion. The position of the head restraint is changeable between the usage-position and the storage-position by pivoting about the first pivot axis. The cam is configured to be positioned in a locking-position and a releasing-position relative to the head restraint.