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Spring-loaded headrest

US7140687B2 · kind B2 · utility

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21Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateNov 18, 2004
Grant dateNov 28, 2006
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Expiry dateFeb 4, 2025

Classification

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

Abstract

A headrest assembly that includes a head support connected to a rail that is adjustably mounted to a housing so that the headrest assembly is capable of moving between a use position and a stow position. A lock member engages the rail in the use position and operably disengages the rail to initiate the movement from the use position to the stow position. Specifically, the rail is biased to a stow position so that disengaging the lock member from the rail moves the headrest assembly from the use position to the stow position. The headrest assembly is also coordinated into a seat assembly such that the movement of a seatback from a use position to a stow position concurrently causes the headrest assembly to move from the use position to the stow position.

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