Vehicle seat having a movable head restraint

US6749256B1 · kind B1 · utility

Assignee

• Lear Corporation · US

Inventors

• Oliver Klier · Leibnizweg, DE
• Christoph Warnken · Ingolstadt, DE

Key dates

• Filing date: Sep 8, 2003
• Grant date: Jun 15, 2004
• Expiry date: Sep 8, 2023

Classification

• Technology area (CPC B): Performing Operations; Transporting
• CPC primary: B60N2/888
• WIPO field: Transport
• WIPO sector: Mechanical engineering

Abstract

A vehicle seat for use with a vehicle. The vehicle seat includes a seat back having a frame and a moveable head restraint arrangement. A hinge device having a hinge is attached to the frame and is adapted to receive the head restraint arrangement. Upon application of a rearward force, the hinge lengthens vertically and moves the head restraint arrangement from an initial position to a support position.