Patent · US Expired

Vehicle seat adapted to protect occupant from injury in rear end collision

US6189969A · kind A · utility

3Cited by
5References
6Claims
0Family size

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Key dates

Filing dateJul 30, 1999
Grant dateFeb 20, 2001
Priority date
Expiry dateJul 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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