Multiple function sleeve

US6572186B1 · kind B1 · utility

Assignee

• Lear Corporation · US

Inventors

• Harald Fischer · Ergolding, DE
• Heiko Malsch · Bad Boll, DE
• Hansjorg Walk · Reutlingen, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Oct 4, 2000
• Grant date: Jun 3, 2003
• Expiry date: Jan 22, 2021

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B60N2/815
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

The invention relates to a vehicle seat including a seat part, a backrest, and a height adjustable headrest which is displaceably guided by at least one guide rod and associated guide receivers in the backrest. An active head support system is provided through which the headrest is brought into a predetermined protection position in the event of an accident. The guide receivers are formed by a sleeve element which is inserted into a recess in the backrest.