Vehicle seat adapted to protect occupant from injury in rear end collision
US6189969A · kind A · utility
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6Claims
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Key dates
| Filing date | Jul 30, 1999 |
| Grant date | Feb 20, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 30, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60N2/914
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
Seat back rapidly deflates on occurrence of a rear end impact to permit upper torso of vehicle occupant to sink into the seat rather than be propelled forward. This permits his head to meet the headrest. Particulate material in headrest absorbs energy.
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