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Head rest with forwardly pivotable pad mounted on friction hinge

US4861107A · kind A · utility

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Key dates

Filing dateJun 13, 1988
Grant dateAug 29, 1989
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Expiry dateJun 13, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60N2/85
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A head rest for mounting on an automotive seat back comprises a rod fixed to the back, the rod having a generally horizontal mounting portion, a frame having a pad thereon, a mounting bracket secured to the frame, the bracket attaching the frame to the rod for pivotal movement of the frame forward and backward, and a frictional bushing sandwiched between the bracket and the frame. The bushing has a curved portion cupped over the mounting portion of the rod and fastening means clamping the frame and bracket together and biasing the friction bushing against the rod to resist pivoting of the frame about the rod. The rod further includes stop pins to limit the pivoting of the frame about the rod.

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