Patent · US Expired

Headrest for a vehicle seat

US7144083B2 · kind B2 · utility

27Cited by
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17Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateApr 1, 2004
Grant dateDec 5, 2006
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Expiry dateApr 1, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60N2002/022
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A motor-vehicle headrest has an upright mounting rod adapted to be anchored in a vehicle seat back and an upright rear wall at an upper end of the rod and forming part of a rear forwardly open housing shell. An upright front wall forming part of a front rearwardly open housing shell is spaced forward of and directly forms with the rear wall a cavity containing the upper end of the rod. The front wall is formed by a pair of side portions unitary with each other and each forming a wing. Membrane hinges between and formed unitarily with the side portions pivot the side portions about at least one upright axis. Upholstery surrounds the portions of the front wall.

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