Device for avoiding whiplash injuries
US6435591B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 3, 1999 |
| Grant date | Aug 20, 2002 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 3, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60N2/4279
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
A device for counteracting whiplash injury to a person sitting in a seat (1) which can occur due to a rapid change in velocity, such as a collision, primarily from the rear, or similar. The device is characterized by containing means of allowing controlled displacement of the entire seat (1) against the direction of travel during rapid change of velocity, that the seat (1) is provided with control devices which are arranged to give the seat and its occupant an essentially simultaneous and essentially linear movement against the direction of movement and/or an essentially arcuate movement, and that the seat (1) is arranged to stay in a rear position after the change of velocity.
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