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Head restraint for vehicles

US4869448A · kind A · utility

13Cited by
8References
10Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 21, 1988
Grant dateSep 26, 1989
Priority date
Expiry dateNov 21, 2008

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60N2/882
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A head restraint system for vehicles including an extensible support provided with energy absorbing devices which limit the rearward angular displacement of the occupant's head. The support is secured to each side of the interior of a vehicle so that the support is positioned horizontal to the top of a seat back and substantially in the same vertical plane as the seat back.

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