Active headrest for a vehicle seat
US6565150B2 · kind B2 · utility
Assignee
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 19, 2002 |
| Grant date | May 20, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 19, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
- CPC primaryB60N2/888
- WIPO fieldTransport
- WIPO sectorMechanical engineering
Abstract
The present invention involves a pelvis activated vehicle seat and headrest assembly for rear impact of a vehicle. The vehicle seat includes a seatback frame and the headrest assembly includes a pelvis activated support assembly attached to the seatback frame. The seatback frame includes an upper cross member having two side members integrally and oppositely attached on either end of the upper cross member. The side members extend downwardly and are attached to each other by a lower cross member. The support assembly includes a reaction plate and an impact target. The impact target is pivotably attached proximate the bottom portion of the seatback frame. The reaction plate is pivotally attached to each side member by pivoting side links. The impact target is slidably connected to the reaction plate to move the headrest cushion to an actuated position forward and above a normal position.
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