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Head restraint for passenger vehicles

US5531505A · kind A · utility

29Cited by
16References
30Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateFeb 25, 1994
Grant dateJul 2, 1996
Priority date
Expiry dateFeb 25, 2014

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60N2205/30
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A head restraint includes a generally U-shaped cradle pivotally connected to a head restraint main body with leg members of the cradle selectively pivotable between an articulated position projecting forwardly from the main body and a retracted position with the leg members generally coplanar with the main body. An elongated support axle extends through the main body and is rotatably mounted therein to pivot the cradle between the articulated and retracted positions. A detent is mounted to a base plate within the main body and selectively engages depressions around the circumference of the axle, to selectively retain the cradle in a variety of positions between the articulated and retracted orientations.

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