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Bar actuator for retractable headrest

US6709051B2 · kind B2 · utility

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16Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateMay 15, 2002
Grant dateMar 23, 2004
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Expiry dateMay 15, 2022

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60N2/832
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A motor vehicle seat frame assembly for moving a headrest between an extended position and a retracted position as the frame assembly pivots. The frame assembly comprises a seatback frame operatively engaged with the headrest, and a bar having first and second ends. The seatback frame is pivotable from a use position about a first pivot that is fixed with respect to the vehicle. The first end of the bar is pivotably connected to a second pivot that is fixed with respect to the vehicle, and the second end of the bar is attached to the headrest such that the headrest moves from the extended position toward the retracted position as the seatback frame is pivoted from the use position.

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