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Head restraint assembly for a vehicle seat assembly

US7152928B2 · kind B2 · utility

6Cited by
29References
12Claims
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Key dates

Filing dateApr 20, 2005
Grant dateDec 26, 2006
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Expiry dateApr 21, 2025

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC B)Performing Operations; Transporting
  • CPC primaryB60N2/818
  • WIPO fieldTransport
  • WIPO sectorMechanical engineering

Abstract

A head restraint assembly for a vehicle seat assembly including a post to operatively engage a vehicle seat and provide vertical movement relative thereto. The post includes a control leg, a slave leg and a contoured cross member disposed therebetween. Each of the legs has a terminal end and an offset disposed between the terminal end and the contoured cross member. The head restraint assembly further includes a bun attached to the post. The offsets advance a portion of the post and the contoured cross member toward a seat occupant to facilitate placement of a predetermined portion of the bun relative thereto and substantially reduce head displacement during a rear end vehicular collision.

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